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BeyondGeography

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2. If there is a better pitcher not in the Hall of Fame

Reply to catbyte (Original post)

Wed Feb 4, 2026, 03:37 PM

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I don’t know who it is. From 68-72 he was dominant. A couple of down years toward the end brought his numbers down a little bit but, still…

RIP, Mickey.

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Mickey Lolich, Detroit Tigers pitching legend and 1968 World Series hero, dies at 85 [View all] catbyte Wednesday OP

That can be a melancholy part of your team winning a championship. Xavier Breath Wednesday #1

Very true. Happened to me watching the Red Sox yorkster Wednesday #3

If there is a better pitcher not in the Hall of Fame BeyondGeography Wednesday #2

1968 was one of the greatest series ever bucolic_frolic Wednesday #4

He use to do color commentary for the Lansing Lugnuts broadcasts. Crowman2009 Wednesday #5

Very deserving of the Hall of Fame WestMichRad Wednesday #6

His '71 numbers are insane BeyondGeography Wednesday #7