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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