Mickey Lolich

Mickey Lolich was a legendary American baseball pitcher best known for his remarkable performance with the Detroit Tigers during the 1968 World Series, where he became the last MLB pitcher to win three games in a single World Series and was named the Series MVP. Over his impressive career, he amassed 2,832 strikeouts, placing him among the top strikeout leaders in MLB history. Lolich's career spanned from 1963 to 1979, and after retiring from baseball, he transitioned into the doughnut business in the Detroit area. He passed away at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy cherished by Tigers fans and the baseball community.