Mickey Lolich, who passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 85, was a humble, self-effacing, patient, loyal man and teammate. His 13 years as a Detroit Tiger consisted of dramatic highs and lows, but Lolich was a man who always saw the bigger picture. His dedication and durability — and substantial talent that often went unappreciated — served to place him among the all-time great pitchers in wins, innings pitched, and strikeouts. This podcast remembers Lolich as a pitcher who thought of his team first. Still, however, he offers some justifiable, candid comments about being denied the Cy Young Award in 1971 and his exclusion from the Hall of Fame. Rest in Peace, Mickey Lolich, and thank you for your humility, integrity, and loyalty.

9th inning of the 1968 World Series, You Tube: https://youtu.be/cyhY7A9pXuI

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Music: “Field Grass,” by Sergei Pavkin