Pittsburgh Pirates confirmed the passing of former catcher Ed Ott.
After being selected by the Pirates in the 23rd round of the 1970 June draft out of Muncy High School, Ott made his Major League debut in 1974.
Known to be a team clubhouse leader and a hard-nosed player on the field, Ott produced his finest season in 1979 as the Pirates won the World Series. After seven seasons with the Bucs (1974-1980), Ott spent the 1981 campaign with the California Angels and retired after the 1984 season.
Ott was 72 years old.