https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/ml...ers-death.html

The world of baseball is mourning the death of legendary Detroit Tigers pitcher and 1968 World Series MVP Mickey Lolich at the age of 85.

Lolich is a three-time All-Star and widely described as one of the Tigers' best ever players not to make it into the Hall of Fame, surprisingly missing out on each of his 15 opportunities.

News of his death was first reported by the Detroit Free Press, but no cause has yet been revealed.

Lolich made his major league debut for the Tigers in 1963 and stayed with the team until 1975, before joining the New York Mets and then ending his career with the San Diego Padres in 1979.

When he retired, he held the record for the most strikeouts in history by a left-handed pitcher, and he currently sits fifth having been overtaken by Hall of Famers Randy Johnson, Steve Carlton and CC Sabathia, as well as Clayton Kershaw.

He is best remembered for his incredible World Series showing in 1968, in which he pitched three complete games, including a Game 7 victory over future Hall of Famer Bob Gibson, which sealed him the MVP award.