Source: Fox News
Summary
Mickey Lolich, a former pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, has died at the age of 85. Lolich is the last MLB pitcher to win three games in the World Series, earning him the World Series MVP award in 1968. He is also the 23rd all-time career strikeouts list with 2,832 punchouts. Lolich’s wife informed the Tigers that he had been in hospice care, but the cause of death was not released.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Lolich’s career was full of unexpected twists, like being sent to the bullpen only to return to the starting rotation and lead the Tigers to victory.
He got his revenge in the World Series, pitching Game 7 after only two days of rest.
Lolich’s legacy will forever be cherished by the Tigers and baseball fans alike.
This one felt like a story we’ve seen before – a underdog rising to the occasion and making history.
Original Observation: “The World Series MVP award often goes to the player who makes the biggest impact in the final game, and Lolich’s performance in Game 7 cemented his place in history.”
