Ken Holtzman, who tossed two no-hitters for the Chicago Cubs and won four World Series, died Sunday at 78.
His brother Bob confirmed the two-time All-Star left-hander's death to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He had been hospitalized for three weeks while battling heart issues.
The Cubs posted on social media that they were "deeply saddened" by Holtzman's death.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Cubs pitcher Ken Holtzman.
Ken was a Cub from 1965-1971 and 1978-1979. He posted a 3.76 ERA in 237 games with the club, including two no-hitters, cementing himself as one of the best left-handed pitchers in Cubs history.