Everyone loves a good underdog or comeback story, especially in sports. The downhill skier who suffered devastating injuries and later won an Olympic gold medal. The overmatched football team that beat the undefeated team to win the Super Bowl. Those stories are some of sports fans favorite memories. Baseball has had its share of these tales. The following are accounts of some baseball players that inspired fans with their perseverance and determination.
The Heart of the Comeback
John Hiller – Detroit Tigers
A six-year veteran of the Tigers’ bullpen, John Hiller won a World Series ring in 1968 and had his best season to-date in 1970.