During his playing career, Law earned the nickname “Deacon” for his clean Mormon lifestyle.

Nicknamed the “Preacher” by his teammates because of his deep religious beliefs. He was largely responsible for the Pirates’ World Championship in 1960. Legend has it that while Law was on the bench, his teammates in the dugout regaled the umpire with profane language. Knowing Law and his convictions, the umpire approached him and said he didn’t belong in the company of those men that day and sent him to the showers.