Donald Mossi, a crafty left-handed pitcher who pitched five seasons for the Detroit Tigers and whose distinct facial features — notably, his crooked nose and big ears — earned him the nicknames "The Sphinx" and "Ears," died last week. He was 90.
Mossi died Friday in Idaho, where he moved in 2000 to be closer to family, according to his obituary.
He pitched 12 seasons in the major leagues, first with the Cleveland Indians, where he was a member of a staff so remarkable, he was mostly relegated to the bullpen.
The staff in 1954, Mossi's rookie season, featured three future Hall of Famers, including Bob Feller, Bob Lemon and Early Wynn, and led Cleveland to the American League pennant.