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Joy in Mudville · 12-10-2008, 05:49 PM

Detroit Tiger pitcher Lerrin LaGrow has been named the Joy in Mudville American League Comeback Player of the Year.

The 28-year-old LaGrow rebounded from a 20-loss season in 1975 to compile a 20-15 record in '76. The left-hander was a key cog in the Tigers' run to the AL East title.

LaGrow, a product of Arizona State University, lowered his ERA from 3.63 to 3.10.

Previous Comeback Player of the Year Award Winners
1975--Tommy John, Chicago
1974--Jim Kaat, Minnesota
1973--Luis Tiant, Texas
1972--Roy White, New York
1971--Jon Matlack, Baltimore

12-10-2008, 05:49 PM	#2192
Joy in Mudville Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,591	LaGrow Selected as AL Comeback Award Recipient Detroit Tiger pitcher Lerrin LaGrow has been named the Joy in Mudville American League Comeback Player of the Year. The 28-year-old LaGrow rebounded from a 20-loss season in 1975 to compile a 20-15 record in '76. The left-hander was a key cog in the Tigers' run to the AL East title. LaGrow, a product of Arizona State University, lowered his ERA from 3.63 to 3.10. Previous Comeback Player of the Year Award Winners 1975--Tommy John, Chicago 1974--Jim Kaat, Minnesota 1973--Luis Tiant, Texas 1972--Roy White, New York 1971--Jon Matlack, Baltimore Attached Images