Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accident

icehog3 · 04-13-2009, 04:11 PM

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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

This has been a bad week for the baseball family.

chippewastud79 · 04-13-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

This has been a bad week for the baseball family.

Indeed, more tragic news from the baseball world.

Whee · 04-13-2009, 04:21 PM

wow, just wow.

hotreds · 04-13-2009, 04:22 PM

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

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

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Originally Posted by hotreds

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

Wow that is just shocking R.I.P.

Starscream · 04-13-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

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

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

Rest in peace Mark. You were fun to watch and you left us far too soon.

hotreds · 04-13-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

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

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Originally Posted by icehog3

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

RIP Bird. That single special season will always be remembered.

Old Sailor · 04-13-2009, 11:25 PM

Sad news indeed.

Starscream · 04-14-2009, 02:19 PM

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

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

It has been a very sad day in Detroit.....RIP the bird

kelmac07 · 05-29-2009, 07:43 PM

He was crazy on the mound!!

04-13-2009, 04:13 PM	#2
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid This has been a bad week for the baseball family.

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Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid wow, just wow. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

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hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,670 Trading: (63)	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!" __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

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floydp Team of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Here behind my wall Posts: 939 Trading: (0)	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. __________________ Waiting for the Worms to come.

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jonharky Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jon Location: The Yak, MI Posts: 892 Trading: (1)	Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid Wow that is just shocking R.I.P. __________________ "I don't want to have it all, I just want to have enough!!

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SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	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. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

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taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	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. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

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bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid RIP Bird. That single special season will always be remembered.

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Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,210 Trading: (22)	Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid Sad news indeed. __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

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Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	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. __________________ Insert quote here.

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G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,735 Trading: (10)	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.

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KidRock Moped Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Michigan Posts: 947 Trading: (17)	Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid It has been a very sad day in Detroit.....RIP the bird __________________ Moped Herf Crew 11

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies in apparent accid He was crazy on the mound!!