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Key moments and achievements from Michael Lolich's life.
Michael was born
· Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
Career Milestone
Mickey Lolich made his Major League Baseball debut with the Detroit Tigers in 1963, beginning what would become a legendary 16-year career in professional baseball. The left-handed pitcher quickly established himself as a reliable starter, winning at least 14 games every year from 1964 through 1974.
Career Milestone
Mickey Lolich made his Major League Baseball debut with the Detroit Tigers in 1963, beginning what would become a legendary 16-year career in professional baseball. The left-handed pitcher quickly established himself as a reliable starter, winning at least 14 games every year from 1964 through 1974.
Won Award
Lolich was named the Most Valuable Player of the 1968 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals after earning three complete-game victories, including a 4-1 win over Hall-of-Famer Bob Gibson in the decisive Game 7. He became the only left-handed pitcher in baseball history to record three complete-game wins in a single World Series.
Won Award
Lolich was named the Most Valuable Player of the 1968 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals after earning three complete-game victories, including a 4-1 win over Hall-of-Famer Bob Gibson in the decisive Game 7. He became the only left-handed pitcher in baseball history to record three complete-game wins in a single World Series.
Won Award
Throughout his career, Lolich was selected to the American League All-Star team three times. He holds Tigers franchise records of 2,679 strikeouts, 459 games started, and 39 shutouts, with his 207 wins and 3,361 innings pitched standing as franchise records for a left-hander.
Won Award
Throughout his career, Lolich was selected to the American League All-Star team three times. He holds Tigers franchise records of 2,679 strikeouts, 459 games started, and 39 shutouts, with his 207 wins and 3,361 innings pitched standing as franchise records for a left-hander.
Career Achievement
In 1971, Lolich led the American League with 25 wins, 308 strikeouts, 29 complete games, and 376 innings pitched. He was runner-up for the AL Cy Young Award that season and set Detroit Tigers team records in strikeouts and games started with 45.
Career Achievement
In 1971, Lolich led the American League with 25 wins, 308 strikeouts, 29 complete games, and 376 innings pitched. He was runner-up for the AL Cy Young Award that season and set Detroit Tigers team records in strikeouts and games started with 45.
Career Achievement
Lolich won 22 games in 1972 as he helped lead the Detroit Tigers back to the postseason. His consistent dominance on the mound throughout the early 1970s cemented his status as one of the premier pitchers in the American League.
Career Achievement
Lolich won 22 games in 1972 as he helped lead the Detroit Tigers back to the postseason. His consistent dominance on the mound throughout the early 1970s cemented his status as one of the premier pitchers in the American League.
Career Record
Lolich accumulated 2,832 career strikeouts, which stood as the most by a left-handed pitcher in Major League history until Steve Carlton surpassed him in 1981. His record remained the American League mark for left-handers until CC Sabathia broke it in 2017.
Career Record
Lolich accumulated 2,832 career strikeouts, which stood as the most by a left-handed pitcher in Major League history until Steve Carlton surpassed him in 1981. His record remained the American League mark for left-handers until CC Sabathia broke it in 2017.
Business Venture
After retiring from professional baseball, Lolich bought into donut shops in Detroit's northern suburbs and became personally involved in their daily operations. The business became a beloved local institution, with Lolich becoming as well-known for his donuts as for his pitching prowess.
Business Venture
After retiring from professional baseball, Lolich bought into donut shops in Detroit's northern suburbs and became personally involved in their daily operations. The business became a beloved local institution, with Lolich becoming as well-known for his donuts as for his pitching prowess.
Michael Lolich passed away
