Mickey Lolich, Detroit Tigers great, 1968 World Series MVP, dies at 85

Mickey Lolich, a Detroit Tigers great and 1968 World Series MVP, has died, the Tigers organization confirmed. He was 85. 

Lolich spent his first 13 Major League seasons with the Tigers — debuting in 1963 — and would go on to become one of the most dominant left-handed pitchers of the era.

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 06: Former Detroit Tigers player Mickey Lolich throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Tigers hosting the Oakland Athletics during Game One of the American League Divisional Series at Comerica Park on October 6...