Good morning, A’s fans!
We got a bit of bad news yesterday afternoon as it was announced that former Athletics pitcher Ken Holtzman passed away. He was 78.
— John Shea (@JohnSheaHey) April 16, 2024
The left-handed Holtzman began his career being drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the fourth round back in 1965. He would fly through the minor leagues and made his big league debut later that same year at just 19 years old. It wouldn’t take long for him to establish himself as one of Chicago’s best starters as he helped pull them out of the doldrums of losing.