Mickey Lolich

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In this Oct. 10, 1968, photo, Detroit Tigers Pitcher Mickey Lolich pours a bottle of champagne on his head in the clubhouse after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 in Game 7 of baseball's World Series in 1968. Lolich pitched a five-hitter, throwing shutout ball into the ninth inning to beat Bob Gibson and the Cardinals. Just nine pitchers have won three starts in a single series, none since Lolich went 3-0 with a 1.67 ERA and 21 strikeouts while pitching three complete games in 1968. (AP Photo) **FILE**