Mark "The Bird" Fidrych was a former Major League Baseball player. He was a starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. In 1976, he was named the American League Rookie of the Year and was also selected to the American League All-Star team in 1976 and 1977.Fidrych was found dead on April 13, 2009, laying underneath a pickup truck at his Northboro, Massachusetts, home. He was 54 years old.
11 Quik Facts About Mark Fidrych
1. Full name: Mark Steven Fidrych
2. Nickname: The Bird
3. Born: August 14, 1954
4. Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts
5. Batted: Right
6. Throws Right
7. MLB debut: April 20, 1976
8. Two-Time All-Star
9. 1976: American League Rookie of the Year
10. Career record: 29 wins, 19 losses
11. Career ERA: 3.10
Mark "The Bird" Fidrych (Time: 8:40)
Condolences goes out the family and friends of Mark Fidrych. May his soul rest-in-peace.
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Photographed by: Manny Millan