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1935
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2025
Bob Veale Obituary
Bob Veale was a Major League Baseball pitcher in the 1960s and '70s, best known as a World Series-winning ace and strikeout king for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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RB
January 10, 2025
A great MLB player that was known for his hard throwing and strikeouts, helping to win a World Series. Sincere condolences to the Veale family, sorry for your loss. May God be with you in your time of loss.
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Chris
January 9, 2025
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Bob Veale. May our Lord give your family comfort as you mourn his loss
Michael zalewski
January 8, 2025
I had the pleasure of knowing Bob when he was pitching coach or a baseball team and Utica New York we were inducted into the Utica Hall of Fame in 2023 in bed was very happy to receive his plaque knowing him was an honor for me and I express my deep condolences to Bob's family he had the pleasure and speaking with the team in 2023 and everybody is saddened and shocked about his passing you will never be forgotten I'm glad I had the honor calling you a friend rest in peace coach God bless
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