Detroit Tigers legendary left-hander Mickey Lolich, who was the 1968 World Series MVP, has died at the age of 85.

Legendary Detroit Tigers pitcher Mickey Lolich, who had three complete game victories in the 1968 World Series to earn MVP honors, has died at age 85.

DETROIT — Mickey Lolich, the left-handed pitcher who outdueled Bob Gibson and won MVP of the 1968 World Series, was an icon of his time. He died on Wednesday at 85, the Detroit Tigers confirmed.