at Wrigley Field. He defeated the Phils 6–1, registering what would be his final major league victory. He got in five more starts during the seasons first half, but was sent to Triple-A Tacoma in July. After spending 3 years in the minors, he surfaced in the majors again as a member of the Giants' bullpen, appearing in seven May games and registering one save. Then he was sent back to Triple-A, where he toiled through 1971. After sitting out the 1972 campaign, he made a final comeback in the Cubs' organization in 1973 before retiring. All told, Faul appeared in 71 big-league games, including 33 starting assignments, over all or parts of six seasons. He won 12 games, lost 16, with eight complete games, three shutouts, and two saves. In 261 innings pitched he allowed 247 hits and 97 bases on balls, with 164 strikeouts. His career ERA was 4.72. Faul was a resident of Pleasant Plain, Ohio. He died at age 61 and is survived by his brother Jerry who still resides in Ohio. References External links 1940 births 2002 deaths All-American college baseball players Baseball players from Cincinnati Chicago Cubs players Cincinnati Bearcats baseball players Detroit Tigers players Indianapolis Indians players Knoxville Smokies players Major League Baseball pitchers Midland Cubs players Omaha Royals players Phoenix Giants players People from Warren County, Ohio Portland Beavers players Salt Lake City Bees players San Francisco Giants players Syracuse Chiefs players Tacoma Cubs players Waterbury Indians players