John Hiller

Detroit Tigers pitcher John Hiller makes his first appearance after suffering a heart attack in 1971

Pitching Feats

On July 8, 1972, Detroit Tigers pitcher John Hiller makes his first appearance in 18 months after suffering a heart attack in 1971. Hiller’s heart condition had sidelined him for the entire 1971 season. The Tigers lose to the White Sox, 5 – 2, Hiller will post a 2.03 ERA in ‘72 and will win the “Comeback Player of the Year” Award in 1973.
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