Pirates legend Bob Veale, World Series champion in 1971, dead at 89

Pirates legend Bob Veale, World Series champion in 1971, dead at 89

Veale racked up 1,703 strikeouts over 1,926 innings in his career

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Bob Veale poses in Pirates uniform. (Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bob Veale (39) poses for a portrait at Forbes Field. (Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports)

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bob Veale (39) poses for a portrait at Forbes Field. (Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports)