Remember the 1968 World Series? I may have a donut tomorrow in his honor. WE WON!! He had developed a reputation as "a flamethrowing wildman" in the minors but developed his control while playing for Portland. All rights reserved (About Us). Lolich was signed by the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent at age 17 on June 30, 1958. Other than the Tigers exploits, 1968 was a terrible year. [1] He struck out 200 or more batters in a season seven times in his career. Later when I was 7 or 8 I remember Lolich, McLain, Kaline, Northrup and Horton. In 2014, Sabathia made only eight starts before he suffered a serious elbow injury. The bidding ends Thursday. (See also: Lou Whitaker). Great experience. [17] Sain helped develop Lolich's pitching skills and taught him psychological aspects of pitching. Mickey said later that Billy Martin was the one who really taught him how to pitch. When Lolich spoke, he ended his comments with this: "Please don't ask me anything about Denny McLain, because I'd like to enjoy my week." Michael Stephen Lolich is part of the Silent Generation, which followed after the G.I. The 82-year-old baseball player was born in Portland. It's hard to know Mickey Lolich birth time, but we do know his mother gave birth to his on a Thursday. "Roly-poly" Mickey Lolich won over 200 major league games. "[14], In 1965, he compiled a 159 record with a 3.44 ERA. Actor: The Incredible Melting Man. I was like, Here, hit it if you can . They checked it over and off I went. [1], In a 16-year major league career, Lolich played in 586 games, accumulating a 217191 winloss record along with a 3.44 earned run average. Definitely feeling fresh in my new head gear from VDC. [2][29], Detroit became only the third team in World Series history to rally from a 31 series deficit to win in seven games. After the poor start, Detroit ordered him back to Knoxville. But he was not a career Tiger. Daniel Devine Jr., Lolich's lawyer, described Lolich as 'a confused kid.' He topped 200 strikeouts three times and stayed healthy into his late 30s, but ultimately a late start hurt him. Per Baseball Reference he made $58,000 that season and $704,000 for his career. In the same limelight of national attention, there is a current best-selling biography getting raves called The Last Boy, subtitled Mickey Mantle and the End of Americas Childhood. I cant speak for Americas childhood, having wrestled with my own since before Mantle joined the New York Yankees, but if youre looking for a real Mick to revere as an all-time baseball icon and hero, you need go no further than our own Mickey Lolich. However, the Tigers dropped to last place in the American League East. 1968 31-6, 41 starts and 28 complete games in 336 innings. [33], Lolich won 16 games in 1973 and 1974. He was plagued by lack of run support during his rookie campaign, losing a 21 decision on July 29, allowing only one hit through .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}8+13 innings before giving up a home run in the ninth inning. Will he finally be nudged off the summit after more than four decades? Tiger Idol Mickey Lolich Has Stood The Test Of Time By Alan Halberststadt I was genuinely startled when I saw Detroit Tiger royalty Mickey Lolich being wheeled out to the mound to throw the ceremonial first pitch on the opening day of the 2018 Major League baseball season at Comerica Park on Friday. He is perhaps best known for his performance in the 1968 World Series, in which he pitched three complete game victories, giving up only five runs - including the final and decisive game. In 1971, the best year of Mickeys career, American League hitters averaged 5.5 strikeouts per game. The people there are awesome and they clearly don't get much walk in business however they know their product while intending in only buying one jersey I walked out with much more! We might go down now, but at least the Cardinals had been in a fight; we would not be humiliated in the 1968 World Series. Get well, Mickey. Saw Mickey pitch on opening day 1972 in Tiger Stadium with my dad, behind home plate. The one on the right includes other prominent Tigers such as Kell, Manuch, Cochrane, Harwell, etc. But along came Lolich. He began his professional career playing the 1959, 1960, and 1961 seasons with the Knoxville Smokies of the South Atlantic League and the Durham Bulls of the Carolina League. That's the worst thing you can do. The thing is I said " no big deal" yet they would let me leave with it they got another one from their very advanced warehouse. Lolich grew up in Portland and signed with the Detroit Tigers as a left-handed pitcher in the summer of 1958 after graduating from Lincoln High. He is popular for being a Baseball Player. I ended up buy a very nice winter Tiger jacket and as I tried it on and decided on it they noticed a very minor blemish on the back and quickly informed me I had a hard time even seeing it & probably would have never noticed it. 196924-9, 41 starts and 23 complete games in 325 innings. Lolich was assigned to the Triple-A Denver Bears at the start of the 1962 season and went 04 with a 16.50 ERA in nine games. [40] In the late 1990s, Lolich sold the doughnut shop and retired. [1] A three-time All-Star, Lolich is most notable for his performance in the 1968 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals when he earned three complete-game victories, including a win over Bob Gibson in the climactic Game 7. Watch. He pitched in his final major league game on September 23, 1979, at the age of 39. After all, the Miracle Mets of New York won the world title the following season, and that in itself was enough to blind trendy observers to the wonder of 68. [28] With just two days of rest, and having pitched two complete games in the past week, Lolich faced Gibson in Game 7, both having won their previous two starts. He was amazing and deserves HOF consideration, for sure. In reply to The Detroit Tigers do not by VAWolverine. The Angels used him as a reliever until he was 25, costing Finley about 50 starts. His 2,832 career strikeouts in both leagues ranked in the top 10 in major league history when he retired in 1979. Mickey Lolich (Michael Stephen Lolich) was born on 12 September, 1940 in Portland, Oregon, USA, is an Actor. [11] He was cut by the Tigers on April 3 and optioned to the Syracuse Chiefs, then recalled to Detroit on May 9 after compiling a 2.45 ERA in 22 innings at Syracuse. All rights reserved. The thing is I said " no big deal" yet they would let me leave with it they got another one from their very advanced warehouse. When is Mickey Lolichs birthday? [3][4] His 2,832 strikeouts ranks 20th all-time and fourth among left-handed pitchers behind Randy Johnson, Carlton and Sabathia. The fact that hes held onto the mark for so long is a testament to how ahead of his time he was. It was a sore point. His 376 innings pitched in 1971 is the second highest in the majors since 1917. Through his first seven seasons with Cleveland, Sabathia logged more than 1,100 Ks and stayed in the rotation. El 14 de septiembre, Adam Wainwright y Yadier Molina rompieron el rcord en toda la historia de MLB de la mayor cantidad de aperturas con 325 como batera, superando a Mickey Lolich y Bill Freehan. [2] He posted a 179 record with 197 strikeouts, as the Tigers won the American League pennant by 12 games over the second-place Baltimore Orioles. It was "a little secret" told him by Satchel Paige. Stopped by Wed morning 7/6 and had the pleasure of dealing directly with Lynne. In his first three seasons, he compiled a 17-29 record in 82 games. It was like a dream. Visit collectauctions.net or call 1-888-463-3063. In Game 1, he pitched 10 innings allowing only 1 run before losing the game in the bottom of the 11th inning on an unearned run. Any of four owners (Fetzer, Monaghan, the Ilitches) could have ordered it. Lolich holds the most games ever started by a Tiger pitcher with 459. -. Following the end of the war, it was the start of the Baby Boomer years and technology advancements such as the jet engine, nuclear fusion, radar, rocket technology and others later became the starting points for Space Exploration and Improved Air Travel. 1970 Topps. Privacy Settings Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: basic site functions ensuring secure, safe transactions secure account login In fact, as it turned out somebody did get humiliated that year, and it was the Cards. [15] Always known as a weak hitter, Lolich hit .058 and struck out 37 times in 86 at-bats during the 1965 season. Thank you so much, I can't wait to wear my jersey to a Wings game! In 1968 I was an assistant buyer in the University Shop at the J. L. Hudson Co. I placed an order and received a follow up call within 24 hrs due to item was not available. In his first three seasons, he compiled a 1729 record in 82 games. Have Your Own Jersey? Lolich and the few others who could throw a fastball past big league hitters, were rare in his day. He said she took the items from the family home because of 'intra-family stress and miscommunications.'. Lolich was signed by the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent at age 17 on June 30, 1958. He is the only left-hander with three complete World Series games in the same Series. Peak 35% Longevity 65% Articles Mentioning Mickey Lolich. [1][2] He opened a doughnut shop in suburban Detroit and sat out the 1977 season. Again. Stats. 136. His 1,538 batters faced in 1971 was the most in the majors since. As much as his pitching was unforgettable, so was his miserable hitting in the pre-DH era. Lolich was signed by the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent in 1958. Ellenbrook, 23, pleaded guilty Jan. 26 to conspiring to commit a misdemeanor and was sentenced to a year's probation by Judge David Breck, who also sentenced Lolich. Showing Editorial results for mickey lolich. More crazy Lolich numbers: He threw 376 innings and 29 complete games in 45 starts in 1971, and finished his 16-year career with 195 complete games (nearly 40 percent of his starts) en route to 217 career wins and a place as one of the Tigers' all-time greats. [24] Lolich was overshadowed by teammate Denny McLain's 31-win season, and was sent to the bullpen in August due to a late-season slump. Yes, the HOFers certainly should come first. Michael Stephen Lolich (born September 12, 1940) is an American former professional baseball player. About Us At age two, he rode his tricycle into a parked motorcycle, which fell on him. View Close . We will continue to update information on Mickey Lolichs parents. In reply to McLain's arm was shot by the by GPCharles. Freehan also deserves consideration for HOF -- 11 times in AS in 15+ year career -- also I believe 5 golden glove awards & one year that he played in the AS game, might have been 67 or 68, went into extra innings & he caught the entire game ---during his career he was considered the best catcher in the American Leagure --. You can also find out who is Mickey Lolich dating now and celebrity dating histories at CelebsCouples. Great donuts. Through the age of 32, all things were going well for the tall southpaw, but then the Lolich Jinx hit. I put the location into google maps off I went. Despite an unsettled start, when he surrendered an RBI single to Curt Flood and a two-run home run to Orlando Cepeda in the first inning, Lolich remained calm and proceeded to pitch eight scoreless innings as the Tigers scored two runs in the fourth and took the lead in the seventh on Al Kaline's bases loaded two-run single. There are two walls of fame at Comerica. Customer Service God speed Mick Oh the 68 Tigers and the World Series Champs. Langston quickly returned to the AL after one yeat with the Expos and pitched eight years for the Angels, but shoulder problems robbed him of his velocity. Performing his pitching tasks with efficiency, aplomb, and reliability, Lolich emblemized the work ethic of Detroit's working class demographic. He is best known for his performance in the 1968 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals when he won three games, including a victory over Bob Gibson in the climactic Game 7. In reply to Indeed, in Game #4 in the by True Blue Grit, Also at Game 4. [1][25], After Bob Gibson defeated McLain in Game 1 of the 1968 World Series in St. Louis, Lolich helped Detroit recover by allowing only one run to win Game 2 81. Circumstances kept Randy Johnson from breaking Lolichs record. 2 World Series champion ( 1968, 1984) William James "Gates" Brown (May 2, 1939 - September 27, 2013) was an American Major League Baseball left fielder who spent his entire career with the Detroit Tigers (1963-1975). In reply to Yeah, Denny McClain gets all by DennisFranklinDaMan. All the best to Mickey, hope he can recover back to good health. In 1984, the Mariners debuted lefthander Mark Langston, a tall hurler who struck out 204 in his rookie season. And as the game progressed the crowd grew larger and larger. Billy Martin was the greatest manager in history..if you only have a 1 year window, By the end of year 2 you were ready to fire him, and if you somehow thought it was a good idea to bring him back for year 3, you were ready to send him to Mars. Did NOT win the Cy Young. I dont think he was on a pitch count. Of course I wanted Mickey Lolich's autograph. 1968 Detroit Tigers. [13], In November 1964, Lolich married Joyce Fleenor, a former airline stewardess from Los Angeles. What a time; what a champ. In 2003, Lolich was one of 26 players chosen for the final ballot by the National Baseball Hall of Fame's Veterans Committee but garnered only 13 votes, far below the 75% required for election. But given his uneven performance thus far for New York this season, its not a sure thing that Sabathia will get a chance to pass the former Tiger. [1] After the season, Lolich rejected claims that his weight was the problem. FOX 2 - For the right price, a piece of Detroit Tigers history could be yours. "They don't pitch enough, honestly," he said. Extremely satisfied with the wonderful personable service! Ben Johnson is returning to the Lions as OC. View All + Want. [1] He pitched his first shutout, a three-hitter against the Minnesota Twins, on April 24. A personal confession here: I worked at the Free Press back then, and Series tickets that had been like jewels only days before were being returned to the newspaper by staffers who didnt have the heart to watch the Tigers sink into final oblivion in Game 5 the following Monday. [1][20], In late July 1967, Lolich was called to active duty with the Michigan Air National Guard in response to the ongoing riot. In the 1968 series Gibson was 2-1 with a 1.67 ERA and set a couple of strikeout records which still stand today. [6][7] Known as an eccentric, a sports writer in 1964 wrote of Lolich: "He now eats, writes and bats right-handed, pitches left-handed and thinks sideways. Detroit police shoot armed suspect who locked self inside gas station, Mother, 2 sons found dead in overgrown field in Pontiac; 10-year-old girl hospitalized with hypothermia, Man arrested in fatal shooting of Detroit mother; charged with murder, armed robbery, Jaylin Brazier: Cousin who admitted to throwing cousin Zion Foster into dumpster released after 10 months. They sure don't make 'em like that any more. Shown here is a Topps baseball card commemorating his achievement. "Depends on if you like four relievers and specialization," he said. Zodiac Sign: Mickey Lolich is a Virgo. I was 11 living in SW Michigan and the Tigers were my Team even though Its was all Cubs Cubs Cubs (Jack Brickhouse) on the Chicago TV and Radio stations. As The Detroit News put it, "He didn't act like a big shot superstar, he was one of us."[42]. Yes, as far as we know, Mickey Lolich is still alive. We don't have any current information about Mickey Lolich's health. [9] In early June, Lolich was acquired by the Portland Beavers of the Pacific Coast League in a deal with the Tigers. I blew a lot of leads this year. DPS reports offer some clues. The extra obstacles you have to face for spending your career as a Tiger. they belong on that wall at comerica. He pitched nine innings in Game 4, again allowing only 1 run, but the win went to reliever John Hiller as the Tigers rallied in the 10th inning. Things went bad, however and then much, much worse. Huge laughter followed.). The '68 World Series hero Mickey Lolich became an important and popular part of Lake Orion when he opened Lolich's Donut and Pastry Shop on Lapeer Road next to the Lake Orion Post . Mickey Lolich [PSA 7 NM] $70.40. In 2017 that total has crept to 8.0 per game. Mickey Lolich Birth Name: Michael Stephen Lolich Occupation: Baseball Player Born In: Portland Birthdate: September 12, 1940 Age: 82 years old (as of 2022) Ethnicity: Unknown Nationality: American Sexuality: N/A Mickey Lolich was born on the 12th of September, 1940. Did you know that in the Mickey Lolich Miscellaneous World Series Items of Interest section seen above you can click the Stats link under the World Series label and a truly comprehensive history of that World Series will . Wasnt Mickey the last guy to win 3 games in a series as a starter? The St. Louis Cardinals, who won the fall classic the year before, led the Tigers three games to one.But Detroit rallied to win the next three games. In response, the Federal Bureau of Investigation placed a team of snipers on the roof of Tiger Stadium during his subsequent two starts. Check out our mickey lolich selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our party favors shops. I was in desperate need because of a upcoming event to make purchase I could get same day while searching for the item I quickly realized there wasn't just limited availability of the item but very limited locations in Metro Detroit i could purchase the item. He is in the top ten for strikeouts for left handers in all of Major League Baseball. Thanks for hooking me up. Mickey Lolich was born on September 12, 1940, in Portland, OR. "But, I'm a firm believer they are coddled nowadays.". Won the second of back-to-back Cy Young Awards. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher from 1963 until 1979, most notably for the Detroit Tigers. He played Babe Ruth Baseball in Portland in 1955 and 1956. Best wishes for a recovery, #29. The 1968 Series was one of the greatest Fall showdowns of all time, featuring a dramatic comeback by a colorful team inspired by the heroic performance of probably the greatest World Series pitcher of all-time. The reasons, Lolich said, have nothing to do with machismo and everything with investments. Fans today are used to seeing a lot of swings and misses, strikeouts, and punch outs, but in the 1960s and 1970s, the game was different. He was before my time but definitely a name I came to know from listening to Tigers games on the radio as a kid. 3-time MLB All-Star who started more games as a pitcher than anyone in Detroit Tigers history. Lolich enjoys following the Tigers, has great respect for Justin Verlander and believes if the team is serious about a postseason run, they should declare a return to old school. WINS ABOVE . He made his major league debut on May 12 and secured his first win on May 28, allowing one run in nine innings against the Los Angeles Angels. And to Willie Horton and Bill Freehan, with an historic play at the plate. Hope flourished anew in our town; would-be jumpers trekked back to the American side of the Ambassador Bridge. He played in Major League Baseball as a pitcher from 1962 until 1979, most notably for the Detroit Tigers. We caught up with Lolich, who won three games in that World Series and earned MVP honors, for a conversation about a range of topics covered in his book, including the 1967 riots in Detroit, his. She is very accommodating and made me feel at home, especially since I was unaware they don't operate a standard retail shop. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. The Hall of Fame lefty is one of the greatest pitchers in the history of baseball, butwhen he was 34 years old, with nearly 2,000 AL strikeouts already to his credit, the Mariners dealt him to the National League. Mickey Lolichs age is 82. 216 Mickey Lolich Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO All Sports Entertainment News Archival Browse 216 mickey lolich stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Would also note that to get tickets my (kindof) girlfriend and I stayed out all night long, barely slept, then rushed/stampeded with the crowd in the morning to get our 4 tickets. Bielefeld (German pronunciation: [bilflt] ()) is a city in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe Region in the north-east of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.With a population of 341,755, it is also the most populous city in the administrative region (Regierungsbezirk) of Detmold and the 18th largest city in Germany. Their comments were usually a little advice and a lot of jokes. Father Time has an undefeated record. As I approached the area I quickly realized I was in more an industrial & commercial area then retail. Lolich pitched the first MLB game I ever attended, a 6-0 shutout of the Yankees in 1973. The greatest overall compatibility with Virgo is Pisces and Cancer. I guess few of Denny's teammates could. [2], Lolich was traded with Billy Baldwin to the New York Mets for Rusty Staub and Bill Laxton on December 12, 1975. Yeah, Denny McClain gets all the press, but it turned out that even in that 1968 World Series Lolich was better, and he was a legit (and unjustifiably forgotten) stud for most of the next decade, including on some genuinely awful Tigers teams. AMONG PITCHERS According to these sources. He had 217 wins, 191 losses, an earned run average of 3.44, and 2,832 strikeouts. I appreciate the fast and speedy service. The historical centre of the city is situated north of the Teutoburg Forest line of . We were talking about him recently on the Mad Dog Show. "If a guy has a four- or five-year contract, they have to pay him even if he gets hurt. As the game progressed the score was posted. Pitcher Mickey Lolich played 16 seasons for 3 teams. The education details are not available at this time. All of the items were recovered in Ellenbrook's Lake Orion home, where Stacy Lolich lived. And several Tigers players and management questioned Martin's decision to bench Willie Horton and play backup catcher Duke Sims in LF in Game 5 of the 1972 ALCS. When sober (which wasn't often) he could really find ways to win close games. For you younguns that are on my lawn, Lolich pitched and won 3 complete games in the 1968 World Series, including game 7 on 2 days rest. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Lolich instead opined: "The big problem for me was loss of concentration. Will Sabathia stay in the rotation with the Yanks or another American League club long enough to surpass Lolichs mark of 2,679 strikeouts? However, being younger than 50, we hope that everything is ok. The Cardinals countered with maybe the most dependable pitcher of the era, a hurling assassin named Bob Gibson who made the Tigers look like frauds in the Series opener, setting a strikeout record in the process. [41][2] He remained active in charity work and served as a coach at the Detroit Tigers' baseball fantasy camp in Lakeland, Florida. His ERA has hovered around or near 5.00 all season, and his velocity has diminished. [1] He holds Detroit Tigers team records in single-season strikeouts (308), career strikeouts (2,679), shutouts (39), games started (459) and home runs allowed (329). In reply to Agree Lolich has never by Robbie Moore. A three-time All-Star, Lolich is most notable for his performance in the 1968 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals when he earned three complete-game victories . 72. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. He is 82 years old and is a Virgo. There is no doubt in my mind that Mickey Lolich is a Hall of Famer. Get well soon, Mickey! The World Series winners share in 1968 was $10,973 and in 2017 each winners share was $438,902. A representative for the Lolich family said that the retired star is getting up in years and did not want to burden his family with the collection, adding that Lolich though Detroit Tiger fans would appreciate them. Mickey Lolich Rankings. 25 wins. Langston led the AL in Ks in each of his first three full seasons, and had 1,253 strikeouts through his first six seasons, nearly halfway to Lolich. BASEBALL EGG HALL OF STATS POSNANSKI JAWS BILL JAMES; 82. Tigers Indians. Returns & Exchanges Per Josh Henschke, the Feds are NOT involved in the Weiss investigation. The win target had always been 300; if you achieve 300 wins as a starting pitcher or . Ah, 1968. Baseball Career. He is the only left-handed pitcher with three complete-game wins in the same World Series in baseball history. ? $25,000.00. At some point this season, CC Sabathia may eclipse a record that Mickey Lolich has held since 1973. Hell, fairly similar to both John Smoltz and Catfish Hunter among others but they played on winning teams. Mickey Lolich Age He is 81 years old. "Mets Trade Staub to Tigers for Lolich,", "Career Leaders & Records for Strikeouts", "Time-tested Waino-Yadi battery sets record that may never be broken", "Durable lefty and Detroit Tigers hero Mickey Lolich to visit Dow Diamond Thursday", "Workhorse Lolich could always be counted on to finish what he started", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mickey_Lolich&oldid=1132445916, September 23,1979,for theSan Diego Padres. Mickey Lolich had snapped Bob Gibson's seven game World Series winning streak. Pretty cool as a young kid. The early 1940s were dominated by World War II. #226 AL Strikeout Leaders-Mickey Lolich / Sam McDowell / Denny McLain / Sonny Siebert. I remember one thing about him: During the introductory meeting on the first day, several Tigers got up to make a few remarks. Hot Stove Tracker Starting Lineups Transactions Postseason History Injury Report World Baseball Classic MLB Draft All-Star Game MLB Pipeline Great Stories. Order Tracking I put the location into google maps off I went. 1963 If you see something that doesnt look right, contact us. [2] 1971 marked the best season of Lolich's career when, he led the American League in victories (25), games started (45), complete games (29), strikeouts (308) and innings pitched (376), all career-highs. [4], Lolich was born in Portland, Oregon of Croatian descent. Will 2024 be a record year for football players drafted? ARTICLES. The same Tiger also suggested we not bring up Mickey's omission from the Hall of Fame. Video Film Room Statcast MLB Network MLB Originals Podcasts. In the same decade, he had more wins (172) than any other AL pitcher. I was among them. They wouldnt have even won a game, let alone the series. He and Al Kaline both starred on the Tigers 1968 World Series Championship team. He has the most career plate appearances of anyone with more walks than hits. [18] The Tigers were in contention until the final day of the 1967 season, finishing one game behind the Red Sox. Paul was great to work with and offered to delay shipping when I told him I would be on vacation on the original delivery date. [26] They each pitched six scoreless innings, Lolich picking off Lou Brock and Curt Flood to end a Cardinal threat in the bottom of the sixth, before the Tigers broke through with three runs in the top of the seventh starting with a two-out, two-run triple to deep center by Northrup just over Flood's head for an eventual 41 Tigers win and a 43 Series triumph. [1] The following season, Lolich added a knuckleball to his pitching. I don't live nearby so the ability to have it shipped for $10 was well worth the cost. 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