Pitching for the Tigers, he notched three complete-game victories in defeating the St. Louis Cardinals for the championship, earning the Series’ M.V.P. honors.

DETROIT – Mickey Lolich, a legendary pitcher for the Detroit Tigers and hero of the 1968 World Series, has died at 85. Lolich’s professional baseball journey began when the Tigers signed him in 1958.

Tigers teammates Denny McLain and Mickey Lolich were fierce competitors, against the opposition, and each other.

Legendary Detroit Tigers pitcher Mickey Lolich, who had three complete game victories in the 1968 World Series to earn MVP honors, has died at age 85.

Lolich had three complete-game victories for Detroit in the 1968 Series, becoming the Series MVP with an ERA of 1.67 and a Game 7 road victory over Bob Gibson and the St. Louis Cardinals.

Mickey Lolich died at age 85 as Detroit Tigers leader in strikeouts and starts. Find reactions from MLB, including from 1968 World Series teammates.

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