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icehog3 04-13-2009 04:11 PM
Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accident
 
Quote:
BOSTON -- Former All-Star pitcher Mark "The Bird" Fidrych has been found dead in an apparent accident at his farm in Northborough, Massachusetts. He was 54.

Worcester County district attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. says a family friend found Fidrych about 2:30 p.m. Monday beneath a pickup truck. He appeared to be working on the truck, Early said.

The colorful right-hander was the American League rookie of the year in 1976 when he went 19-9 with a 2.34 earned run average. He spent all five of his major league seasons with the Detroit Tigers, compiling a 29-19 record and a 3.10 ERA.
R.I.P. Bird.

MedicCook 04-13-2009 04:13 PM
Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid
 
This has been a bad week for the baseball family.

chippewastud79 04-13-2009 04:19 PM
Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid
 
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Originally Posted by MedicCook (Post 334599)
This has been a bad week for the baseball family.
:tpd: Indeed, more tragic news from the baseball world. :(

Whee 04-13-2009 04:21 PM
Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid
 
wow, just wow.

hotreds 04-13-2009 04:22 PM
Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid
 
I remember watching him during his amazing rookie season. He seemed to be able to put the ball exactly where he wanted to. I don't think I've ever seen better command. Very sad day for baseball. Worried about the third "bad thing!"

floydp 04-13-2009 04:22 PM
Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid
 
R.I.P. Bird. He was quite a character and he had that one amazing year. Sad news indeed.

icehog3 04-13-2009 04:23 PM
Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by hotreds (Post 334616)
I remember watching him during his amazing rookie season. He seemed to be able to put the ball exactly where he wanted to. I don't think I've ever seen better command. Very sad day for baseball. Worried about the third "bad thing!"
The Angels rookie, the Phils announcer and the Bird...I think we're done.

jonharky 04-13-2009 04:56 PM
Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid
 
Wow that is just shocking R.I.P.

Starscream 04-13-2009 07:58 PM
Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 334621)
The Angels rookie, the Phils announcer and the Bird...I think we're done.
A bad week for baseball. RIP

SmokeyJoe 04-13-2009 08:15 PM
Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid
 
One of the all-time great "characters" in MLB. Hard to believe it was 33 years since that magical season.

R.I.P. , Bird.

taltos 04-13-2009 08:18 PM
Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid
 
Rest in peace Mark. You were fun to watch and you left us far too soon.

hotreds 04-13-2009 08:22 PM
Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 334621)
The Angels rookie, the Phils announcer and the Bird...I think we're done.
Whew! Thanks for that!

yourchoice 04-13-2009 08:36 PM
Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 334621)
The Angels rookie, the Phils announcer and the Bird...I think we're done.
Wow. ... just wow. Very sad all around.:(

bobarian 04-13-2009 11:23 PM
Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid
 
RIP Bird. That single special season will always be remembered. :tu

Old Sailor 04-13-2009 11:25 PM
Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid
 
Sad news indeed.

Starscream 04-14-2009 02:19 PM
Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid
 
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/player/mp_t...59&cid=mlb&v=2
He's on mlb.com/live now. Playing the whole game.

G G 04-14-2009 02:20 PM
Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid
 
Two guys from nearby have died in freak accident's with cars falling on them in the last couple weeks.


RIP.

KidRock 04-14-2009 02:21 PM
Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid
 
It has been a very sad day in Detroit.....RIP the bird

kelmac07 05-29-2009 07:43 PM
Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid
 
He was crazy on the mound!!


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