John Hiller Position: PitcherBats: Right • Throws: Left6-1, 185lb (185cm, 83kg)Born: April 8, 1943 in Toronto, CanadaDebut: September 6, 1965 (12,408th in major league history)vs. BOS 1.0 IP, 0 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 0 ERLast Game: May 27, 1980vs. NYY 4.0 IP, 10 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 4 ERFull Name: John Frederick HillerView Player Info from the B-R BullpenView Player Bio from the SABR BioProject Nine Players Who Debuted…
On May 30, 1980, longtime Detroit Tigers reliever John Hiller announces his retirement. The owner of 125 career saves, Hiller had made a dramatic return to the major leagues in 1972, just one year after suffering a heart attack. Hiller capped off the comeback by leading the American League with 38 saves in 1973.
The Tigers top Seattle, 4 – 2, in 16 innings, winning on a home run by Lance Parrish. Steve Foucault, who pitches the last three innings, gets the win. Relief ace John Hiller tosses 6 2/3 shutout innings. The M’s Ruppert Jones ties a major-league record for CF by making 12 putouts.
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…
John Hiller: Heart Attack Survivor to Detroit’s Save Leader On January 11, 1971, Twenty-seven year-old Tiger pitcher John Hiller drives himself to the hospital after suffering a heart attack while relaxing at home. After missing the entire season this year, the Canadian native will make a great comeback with the team in 1973, establishing a…
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