"Mark Steven Fidrych (pronounced /ˈfɪdrɨtʃ/; August 14, 1954 – April 13, 2009), nicknamed "The Bird", was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched his entire career for the Detroit Tigers (1976–1980). In 1976, Fidrych led the major leagues with a 2.34 ERA, won the AL Rookie of the Year award, and finished with a 19-9 record."
Wikipedia, Baseball Reference, NYT: "Fidrych Remembered for Remarkable Season and Endearing Antics", YouTube - Fidrych Fame: The Bird Beats The Yankees
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