ALTOONA, PA – Later today, at PNC Park, the Pittsburgh Pirates will induct four members into their Hall of Fame. This year’s class: Kent Tekulve, Dick Groat, Bob Friend, and Elroy Face.
Tekulve was a member of their 1979 World Series team. Groat, Friend, and Face were members of the 1960 World Series winning team.
On an individual level, Tekulve is the organizational career leader in saves — a mark that may never be broken in today’s baseball where relievers are trade bait after a few seasons.
Groat was the league batting champion in the 1960 World Series winning season, and a three-time All-Star.