We remember Mike Garcia (1923-1986)

We remember Edward Miguel "Mike" Garcia who was born on this day in San Gabriel, California.  He died in 1986.

Mike broke with the Indians in 1948 and won the AL ERA title in 1949 (2.34).    He won 104 games over the next 7 seasons, including a trip to the World Series in 1954.

He retired with 142 wins & 3.27 ERA.   Garcia pitched for the legendary 1954 Cleveland team that won 111 games but was swept by the Giants in the World Series.

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We remember Barbara Gibb (1920-2016)

Barbara Gibb was born on this day in 1920 and died in 2016.  She was 95 and remember her as the mom behind The Bee Gees and Andy Gibb.    She married Hugh Gibb during World War II and they had 5 children, the 4 pop singers and a daughter.    Barbara lived in Florida after her husband passed away in 1992. 

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