"The left-hander started Game 2, Game 5 and the pivotal Game 7 against the Cardinals, not only securing three victories but going the distance in each of those wins. In one of the greatest individual World Series performances ever seen, Lolich hurled three complete games, held St. Louis to just five runs on 20 hits and six walks (1.67 ERA) and punched out 21 opponents."
"The Portland native made the first of three All-Star appearances the following season in 1969 and, in 1971-72, enjoyed a pair of top-three finishes in American League Cy Young voting, losing out to legends and Gaylord Perry, respectively. Lolich finished top-10 in American League MVP voting in both of those Cy Young runner-up seasons and, in '71, paced the American League with 45 games started and 376 innings pitched."
Mickey Lolich debuted at age 22 during the 1963 season and quickly earned a spot in Detroit's rotation. He remained a mainstay on the Tigers' staff for more than a decade alongside teammates like Jim Bunning and Denny McLain. Lolich produced a historic 1968 World Series, winning Games 2, 5 and 7 with three complete games, allowing five runs on 20 hits and six walks (1.67 ERA) while striking out 21. He made three All-Star teams beginning in 1969, posted top-three Cy Young finishes in 1971-72, and led the AL in 1971 with 45 starts and 376 innings pitched.
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