The topic of “Mickey Lolich” is currently trending due to the recent news of his passing at the age of 85. As a legendary figure for the Detroit Tigers, his death marks the end of an era for fans and those familiar with his notable contributions to baseball, particularly as a key player in the 1968 World Series.
Multiple credible sources, including WILX and The Detroit News, have reported on Lolich’s death, confirming his status as a beloved sports icon in Detroit. This significant event has sparked a surge in search interest, as fans, former teammates, and sports enthusiasts seek to learn more about his legacy and the impact he had on the game and the community.
The combination of his passing and the widespread acknowledgment of his achievements has led to over 10,000 searches related to Mickey Lolich. News reports capturing the circumstances of his death and his legacy have likely prompted many to reflect on his career, leading to increased online inquiries.
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This one stings. Absolutely insane World Series performance. 3-0, 3 CG, only 5 ER, and beat Bob Gibson in Game 7. Even had a home run in the WS for good measure, the only one he hit at any point in his MLB career.
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Wow did not know that about the homer.
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Oh man, RIP Mickey. My dads favorite pitcher-my dad passed away on jan 10 so I bought a couple tigers cards to honor him and Mickey was one of them–hope they can have a catch. 3 World series complete game wins in 1 season. Had to out duel Bob fucking Gibson in that series. Absolute Legend–and remember that Legends never die. https://preview.redd.it/6e2zyfficihg1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=d33498165a16deabd5d6856f7d495a352744d609
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I hope they can have a catch as well. Nice thought.
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Oh no. This is my dad’s favorite pitcher of all time. I got him a lolich card for Christmas this year. Rest in peace
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My dad’s favorite pitcher of all time. Just got him a Mickey auto for Christmas. RIP to one of the greats https://preview.redd.it/86p32g35dihg1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0b19fa17eb5fdee20f123bc2ad2831814d81d3f8
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Hahaha sounds like our dads would have gotten along
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RIP. My mom used to take me to his donut shop when I was a kid 🫡
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I spent a lot of morning bike rides in the early 90’s down a dangerous (to bicycle on) Indianwood rd to get a donut or two!
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God. Shit just keeps pilling up huh? Thanks for being a Tiger for life Mick. Will never forget meeting him at the back of an autograph line waiting for him to arrive for his own signing 😂
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One of three former Tigers I always hoped would make it to the Hall of Fame before they died. That ship has also sailed with Freehan. I have some hope that Whitaker will get there.
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Im starting to despise the hof.
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Yes, the HOF seems like a easy room to get into now with the current guys. But players from the 60s-80s, very difficult.
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Whitaker not going in with Trammel is bs.
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Would have been great to go in together. Lou didn’t even get 5 percent of the votes his first year of eligibility. Fell off the ballot.
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The greatest and longest double play combination ever, and one is worthy but one is not?!?!?!? Absolutely ludicrous and disgusting.
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I agree. But Trammell was always in the 30%-40% range with the voters until he fell off the ballot. Tram had the wonderful ’87 season where should should have won the MVP. World Series MVP he got. Sweet Lou didn’t have any black type on his baseball card.
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Their stats are almost identical. Absolutely no reason Tram gets in without Sweet Lou.
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Still holds the franchise record for most strikeouts while a Detroit Tiger.
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Ran the best donut shop in Lake Orion too. I got to meet him at a community event and he was a gent.
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Legends never die
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Mickey Lolich is still 5th all-time in career strikeouts by a left-hander.
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When I first started learning about baseball as a kid, this is one of the first guys I ever learned about due to his heroics in 68. RIP to an absolute legend
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https://preview.redd.it/fk8d51ryrihg1.jpeg?width=2587&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0d75bf2bd2a83a91231344a6a50ab6959348cf66 Some of Mickey’s Tiger cards
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Dang. RIP. =(
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RIP Giant. A great player, a great man.
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This is another one of those where I said to myself “wait, he was still alive?!”, which makes it even more of a bummer. Dude was legendary.
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Rip legend 😢
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Always a Tiger!
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man, i think this leaves us with only 3 living members of the ’68 team. RIP, mickey.
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Mickey Lolich put up solid pitching numbers through the late 60’s, and ate up tons of innings as a starter. 1968 and 1969 being the most memorable, to me. I posted this pic last summer, which was meant as much as a tribute to Mickey as it was for Tarik https://preview.redd.it/h6bs749juihg1.jpeg?width=2252&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dee30b4592e3513b64aa753e5847c72b671618d7
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My dad always told me when I was a kid that teams better get to Lolich in the first couple of innings because if he got into a groove the other team was done.
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RIP Mickey Just a personal story I met him a few times growing up, he actually used to own a donut shop in Lake Orion. He had a a bunch of tigers memorabilia and use to joke around with me when he was worked there. It was a memory because I’d go with my grandpa since passed last year today actually, he was in construction so as a kid would go with him and we’d stop in every morning for coffee/hot chocolate and a donut
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💔💔💔
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Had the best house for Halloween. Thanks Mickey
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He wasn’t just a great player -he was a class act on and off the field too. A great person in Tigers history, he will be missed.
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His real name was Michael, rest in peace Michael. I was just a baby in 68 but you are always incredible. Peace to your loved ones.
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I was 5 in 1968 but I still knew who Mickey Lolich was, No. 29.
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Last year in the regular season the complete game leader had two. Mickey had three in the ‘68 World Series alone. You were special on and off the field.
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A true hero. He was terrific for us. RIP Mr. Lolich.
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Three people posted the same thing at the same time about their dad’s favorite pitcher and buying a card for him…
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One of the most underrated pitchers in MLB history. A staright up warrior who was the hero of the 68 championship, one of the greatest individual performances ever. RIP Mickey.
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GOAT pitcher just because of that WS run. Unbelievable. RIP.
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LEGENDARY LEFTY
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But we still have Denny Mcclain….but thanks to him, no Farmer Peets. I sure do miss that hickory stick!
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Loved this guy. He was an Everyman. Think he even got a National Guard call up during the Detroit unrest in 1967. One of my favorites from my favorite Tigers team. RIP.
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Great pitcher! Ran a hell of a doughnut shop as well.
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What people often forget to mention about his performance in the 1968 World Series is that he was pitching Game 7 on 2 days rest. It was McLain’s turn in the rotation but the Tigers had already lost twice going up against Gibson so Lolich got the call.
Additional Sources:
WILX – Detroit Tigers legend Mickey Lolich dies at 85
The Detroit News – Mickey Lolich, Detroit Tigers’ 1968 World Series hero, dies at 85
