RIP Mickey Lolich (link)

RIP Mickey Lolich (link)
by sprack (2026-02-04 15:34:44)
Edited on 2026-02-04 15:37:47

Hell of a pitcher - World Series hero for the 1968 Tigers, winning three complete games including the finale against Bob Gibson, who lost despite striking out a still World Series record 17. He pitched sidearm, and for a left-handed hitter, his pitches were described as seeming to come from first base.

Click here for link at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/sports/baseball/mickey-lo

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small nit- Gibson k'ed 17 in the Game 1 win over McLain - kdh325 2026-02-15 23:11:54
I saw a different picture the other day when he passed - jt 2026-02-05 14:09:03
- Uncanny mirror image of Tom Seaver from the right side - sprack 2026-02-05 16:59:12
  - yes, I thought of that as well. IMO the best to do it was - jt 2026-02-05 17:25:10
    - He was a unicorn * * - cards86 2026-02-05 18:59:08
      - I agree. Basically a gymnast * - jt 2026-02-05 20:51:00
- Tangent - HTownND 2026-02-05 15:15:36
  - Like throwing a baseball, it's more of a tight spin - jt 2026-02-05 16:45:49
I remembered he owned a donut shop-was it a Topps card fact? * - Father Nieuwland 2026-02-04 21:06:42