What is Mike Garcia's middle name?
Miguel
What is Mike Garcia's full name?
Edward Miguel Garcia
Mike Garcia nickname(s):
The Big Bear
Mike Garcia date of birth:
November 17, 1923
How old was Mike Garcia when died?
62
Where was Mike Garcia born?
San Gabriel, CA
When did Mike Garcia die?
January 13, 1986
Where did Mike Garcia die?
Fairview Park, OH
How tall is Mike Garcia?
6' 1" (185 cm)
How much does Mike Garcia weigh?
195 lbs (88.5 kg)
What is Mike Garcia nationality?
American
Where did Mike Garcia go to school?
Visalia (Visalia, CA)
What is Mike Garcia's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short 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.