Ken Holtzman, one of the Oakland A's original Big Three pitchers, dies at the age of 78
Briefly

Ken Holtzman, although often overshadowed by Hall of Famers Hunter and Blue, played a crucial role in the A's three consecutive World Series wins from 1972 to 1974.
Holtzman, a consistent performer with the A's, never won fewer than 18 games in his four seasons with the team and had a career-high 21 wins in 1973.
Drafted by the Cubs, Holtzman pitched two no-hitters before his mid-20s and was acquired by the A's in 1972, helping them secure their first division title and subsequent World Series victories.
Throughout his tenure with the A's, Holtzman was instrumental in their success, contributing significantly to their dominance in both the regular season and postseason games.
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