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Mark "The Bird" Fidrych dies at 54
Posted: 04.13.2009 at 6:23 PM
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In this June 16, 1977, photo, Detroit Tigers' Mark Fidrych pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during a baseball game in Detroit. Fidrych, the fun-loving pitcher who baffled hitters for one All-Star season and entertained fans with his antics, was found dead Monday.  / AP photo
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Former All-Star pitcher Mark "The Bird" Fidrych found dead

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