What happened to Mark the Bird Fidrych?

On April 13, 2009, former Major League Baseball all-star pitcher Mark “The Bird” Fidrych is found dead at the age of 54 following an accident at his Massachusetts farm involving a Mack truck he was working on.

What bad word did Mark Fidrych say?

John Hiller got the win in relief, as Ben Oglivie hit a home run in the eighth inning to give the Tigers a 5-4 win over the Indians. After the game, Fidrych was interviewed on live television, and a small controversy arose when Fidrych said “B.S.” on the air.

Why did Mark Fidrych stop pitching?

Injuries cut short a promising career Then, in early July, Fidrych felt his arm “go dead.” He had torn his rotator cuff, which wouldn’t officially be diagnosed until 1985. Despite the pain, Fidrych continued pitching up until the All-Star break, where he was invited to play a second consecutive year.

Is Mark Fidrych dead?

Deceased (1954–2009)
Mark Fidrych/Living or Deceased

When did Mark Fidrych pitch at Tiger Stadium?

After the broadcast, which was filled with plenty of “Bird” antics, Fidrych became a national celebrity. July 3: Fidrych pitched before a sell-out crowd of 51,650 on a Saturday night at Tiger Stadium.

What was Mark Fidrych’s major league career record?

Though the likes of Pete Rose, Catfish Hunter and Johnny Bench had accumulated far greater career statistics, no player created more interest that night at Veterans Stadium than Fidrych. Injuries, however, limited him to 58 major league games with a 29-19 record and a 3.10 ERA.

How old was Mark Fidrych when he died?

On Monday, Fidrych was found dead beneath a 10-wheel dump truck by Joseph Amorello, a friend and owner of a road construction company who sometimes hired Fidrych. He was 54. “Everybody wanted him on their crew,” Amorello said in a telephone interview. “He was a hard worker, but, at the same time, he always had a smile on his face.”

When did Mark Fidrych play for the Red Sox?

Fidrych attempted a comeback in 1982 and 1983 in the Boston Red Sox organization. He pitched for their Triple-A team in Pawtucket, R.I. But he never played in the majors after 1980 and retired in July 1983. The Worcester, Mass., native later owned a trucking business.