Mickey Lolich, Detroit’s Hero of the 1968 World Series, Dies at 85

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.

Mickey Lolich, Tigers great and 1968 World Series MVP, dies at 85

DETROIT — Mickey Lolich, the left-handed pitcher who outdueled Bob Gibson and won MVP of the 1968 World Series, was an icon ...

Mickey Lolich, hero of the 1968 World Series for the Detroit Tigers, dies at 85

Denny McLain was the star of Detroit’s pitching staff in 1968, winning 31 regular-season games. Lolich, however, was the Most ...

World Series hero, Tigers great Mickey Lolich dead at 85

Mickey Lolich, the Detroit Tigers pitcher who achieved the rare feat of three complete game victories in 1968 World Series, ...

Mickey Lolich, Tigers’ World Series hero and one-time Met, dead at 85

Mickey Lolich, the 1968 World Series MVP for the champion Tigers and a one-time Mets pitcher, died Wednesday. He was 85. The Tigers said Lolich’s wife told them he died after a brief stay in hospice ...
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Mickey Lolich: Forever a Blue-Collar Idol in Detroit Sports History

Douglas Bechler pays tribute to Mickey Lolich, the iconic Detroit Tigers pitcher who led the team to its 1968 World Series Championship.