Lolich, '68 World Series hero for Tigers, dies at 85

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• Lolich, '68 World Series hero for Tigers, dies at 85

  Mickey Lolich, who pitched three complete-game victories to help the Detroit Tigers win the 1968 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, died Wednesday at the age of 85.

  Publisher:ESPN GeneralArticle published: 2026-02-04 18:20:38 UTC

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

  Mickey Lolich, who had three complete-game victories for the Detroit Tigers in the 1968 World Series, the last Major League Baseball pitcher to post the incredible feat, died Wednesday. The Tigers said Lolich's wife told them that he died after a short stay in hospice care. Denny McLain was the star of Detroit’s pitching staff in 1968, winning 31 regular-season games.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published: 2026-02-04 17:53:22 UTC

• Mickey Lolich, 1968 Tigers World Series hero, dies at 85: 'One of the finest pitchers in franchise history'

  Lolich threw three complete games against the Cardinals in the 1968 Fall Classic

  Publisher:CBS Sports GeneralArticle published: 2026-02-04 17:47:01 UTC

• Mickey Lolich, 1968 World Series MVP for Detroit Tigers, Dies at 85

  Detroit Tigers legendary left-hander Mickey Lolich, who was the 1968 World Series MVP, has died at the age of 85.

  Publisher:Fox Sports GeneralArticle published: 2026-02-04 19:08:30 UTC