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Former MLB All-Star Pitcher Don Mossi Dies at 90

Former MLB pitcher Don Mossi, who became known for his distinct facial features during a 12-year professional career, died Friday in Nampa, Idaho. He was 90.

Ryan Ford of the Detroit Free Press reported the news Wednesday and noted the 1957 All-Star's nicknames included "The Sphinx" and "Ears" because of his trademark nose and ears.

Mossi pitched for the Cleveland Indians—who signed him out of high school in 1949—Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Athletics.

The California native compiled a 101-80 record with a 3.43 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 932 strikeouts in 1,548 career innings.