Detroit, February 5, 2026 — The Europe Today: The baseball community is mourning the passing of Mickey Lolich, the legendary pitcher who etched his name into Major League Baseball history with the Detroit Tigers. Lolich, 85, was remembered as the hero of the Tigers’ 1968 World Series triumph, the team announced, according to media reports.
Lolich holds the distinction of being the last MLB pitcher to win three games in a single World Series and was named the World Series Most Valuable Player in 1968. His remarkable performance helped secure one of the most celebrated championships in Tigers history.
The Tigers confirmed that Lolich’s wife had informed the franchise that he had recently been in hospice care. The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
Tributes have poured in from fans, teammates, and the wider baseball community, celebrating Lolich’s enduring legacy and his contributions to America’s pastime.
