1968 World Series MVP Highlights: https://youtu.be/1dgo_xKMZls
Michael Stephen “Mickey” Lolich (Born in Portland, OR on September 12, 1940-) was the Detroit Tigers star during the 1968 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, winning three games including Game 7 off Cards ace Bob Gibson, picking off speedsters Lou Brock and Curt Flood and hitting the only home run of his career. Lolich began his career with the Detroit Tigers and won no less than 14 games for 11 consecutive seasons, topping the 20-win mark twice. His 17-9 record in the 1968 season was overshadowed by the extraordinary rookie campaign put up by teammate Denny McLain as he went 31-6. However, Mickey peaked at the right time during the playoff as he was named the 1968 AL Babe Ruth Award winner and the World Series MVP. In 1971, Mickey led the American League in wins with 25 while also leading the AL in starts (45), complete games (29), innings pitched (372.0 and strikeouts (308) finishing second to Vida Blue in AL Cy Young voting. Lolich holds numerous Detroit Tigers pitching records and stands second on the Majors all-time strikeout list (2,832) behind Hall of Famer Steve Carlton. The three-time All-Star was the model of consistency as he had six consecutive seasons with 200 or more strikeouts (1969-1974), 1,475 Ks during that span. Mickey spent the majority of his career with the Tigers (1963-1975), spent one year with the New York Mets (1976) and finished his career with the San Diego Padres (1978-1979). Mickey Lolich wrapped up his career after compiling a 217-191 record over 16 seasons, with 2,932 strikeouts, 195 complete games and 41 shutouts while posting a 3.44 career ERA.
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