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sports1 year ago

"4-time World Series Champion Ken Holtzman Dies at 78"

Former MLB left-hander Ken Holtzman, known for his time with the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics, has passed away at the age of 78. Holtzman, who also played for the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees, had a successful career with 174 wins, two no-hitters, and three World Series titles. He was a key component of the Cubs and A's teams in the late '60s and early '70s, and his 174 wins make him the winningest Jewish pitcher in MLB history.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#chicago-cubs#ken-holtzman
sports1 year ago

"Remembering Ken Holtzman: 4-Time World Series Winner and Author of 2 No-Hitters"

Ken Holtzman, a four-time World Series winner and author of two no-hitters, has passed away at the age of 78. Known for his achievements with the Chicago Cubs and Oakland A's, Holtzman was a prominent left-handed pitcher who played a distinguished 15-year career in Major League Baseball, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the best in team history. His contributions to the sport and his prominence as a Jewish pitcher competing against Sandy Koufax have left an indelible mark on the game.

via The Athletic|
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sports1 year ago

"Remembering Ken Holtzman: MLB World Series Champion Dies at 78"

The Chicago Cubs paid tribute to former pitcher Ken Holtzman, who passed away at 78, describing him as one of the best left-handed pitchers in the team's history. Holtzman, who played for the Cubs from 1965-1971 and 1978-1979, achieved a 3.76 ERA in 237 games and threw two no-hitters. The team expressed deep sadness at his passing and extended condolences to his family and friends. Holtzman's legacy includes being one of two Cubs pitchers to throw multiple no-hitters and winning three World Series titles with the Oakland Athletics after leaving the Cubs.

via Yahoo Sports|
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obituary1 year ago

"Remembering Ken Holtzman: Cubs and A's Pitching Legend Dies at 78"

Ken Holtzman, a St. Louis baseball legend known for throwing two no-hitters for the Chicago Cubs and winning three World Series with the Oakland Athletics, has passed away at the age of 78. Holtzman, who was the winningest Jewish pitcher in Major League history with 174 wins, had been battling heart issues. He is remembered as a standout pitcher at University City High and is survived by three daughters and four grandchildren.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|
#baseball#chicago-cubs#ken-holtzman