Mike Garcia Death
Edward passed away on January 13, 1986 at the age of 62 in Fairview Park, OH.
When did Mike Garcia die?
January 13, 1986How old was Mike Garcia when died?
62Where did Mike Garcia die? What was the location of death?
Fairview Park, OH
Mike Garcia Birthday and Date of Death
Mike Garcia was born on November 17, 1923 and died on January 13, 1986. Edward was 62 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: November 17, 1923
Date of Death: January 13, 1986
Age at Death: 62
Mike Garcia - Biography
Edward Miguel "Mike" Garcia (November 17, 1923 – January 13, 1986), nicknamed "Big Bear" and "Mexican Mike", was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Garcia grew up In Orosi California and entered minor league baseball at the age of 18. After one season, he joined the U.S. Army and served for three years. Following his military discharge, Garcia returned to baseball. He was promoted to the MLB in 1948. He played 12 of his 14 major league seasons for the Cleveland Indians. From 1949 to 1954, Garcia joined Bob Lemon, Early Wynn, and Bob Feller on the Indians' "Big Four" pitching staff. Historians consider the "Big Four" to be one of the greatest starting pitching rotations in baseball history. During those six seasons with the "Big Four", Garcia compiled a record of 104 wins against 57 losses. He had two 20-win seasons and led the American League (AL) in earned run average (ERA) and shutouts twice each.
