World Series MVP, 3-time American League All-Star, Dies
Summary
Mickey Lolich, a famous baseball player known for his pitching, has died at the age of 85. He played most of his career with the Detroit Tigers and was acclaimed for his achievements, including being the Most Valuable Player in the 1968 World Series.Key Facts
- Mickey Lolich was a three-time American League All-Star.
- He was the Most Valuable Player of the 1968 World Series.
- Lolich played 13 seasons with the Detroit Tigers.
- He finished his career playing with the New York Mets and San Diego Padres.
- Lolich had a career record of 217 wins and 191 losses with a 3.44 ERA.
- He was the runner-up for the American League Cy Young Award in 1971.
- Lolich set a record for the most strikeouts in a single season (308 in 1971) for the Tigers and holds the franchise record for career strikeouts (2,679).
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