The Pittsburgh Pirates legend won the National League MVP Award in 1978.
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Veale was the Pirates’ second place all-time strikeout leader.
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The three-time All Star also excelled with the Cleveland Indians.
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He was also the first non-white player on the Detroit Tigers.
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He was known for the ever-present toothpick in his mouth.
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He had a reputation for toughness and endurance.
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He led the National League in strikeouts in 1989.
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He played professional baseball and basketball in his first season.
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He won the 1971 World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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He won two World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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