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Detroit Tigers’ great Mickey Lolich passes at age 85

Mickey Lolich, the legendary left-handed pitcher for the Detroit Tigers and hero of the 1968 World Series, passed away at the age of 85. Known for his remarkable performance during the Series, where he secured three complete-game victories, Lolich's contributions to baseball will be remembered as he ranks among the top left-handed pitchers in history.

Detroit Tigers’ great Mickey Lolich passes at age 85

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Key Highlights

  • Mickey Lolich died at age 85 after a short stay in hospice care.
  • He was the Most Valuable Player of the 1968 World Series, with a 1.67 ERA.
  • Lolich pitched 16 seasons in Major League Baseball, accumulating 3,638.1 innings.
  • He ranks fifth all-time in strikeouts among left-handed pitchers with 2,832 strikeouts.
  • Lolich was born on September 12, 1939.
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  1. Detroit Tigers’ great Mickey Lolich passes at age 85
  2. Mickey Lolich, hero of the 1968 World Series for the Detroit Tigers, dies at 85
  3. Detroit Tigers say Mickey Lolich, the hero of the 1968 World Series, dies at 85

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