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Mark Fidrych

• Remembering (Apr 13, 2009)

★ August 14, 1954 · Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Aquarius
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Sun Sign
Cancer
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Ascendant
Libra
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Nakshatra
Dhanishta
Birth Star
SportsLife Path 5Destiny Number 6Soul Number 2Personality Number 4Kabbalah Number 8Master Number 33Birth Number 5

Mark Fidrych's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Mark Fidrych has an Aquarius Moon sign, Dhanishta Nakshatra and a Libra Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Cancer.

Mark Fidrych Birth Details

Date of birthAugust 14, 1954
Birth time12:13 PM
Birth placeWorcester, Massachusetts, United States
Birth data rating
AA — Absolutely Accurate

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What is Mark Fidrych's Moon sign?

Mark Fidrych's Moon sign is Aquarius in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Mark Fidrych's Nakshatra?

Mark Fidrych's Moon Nakshatra is Dhanishta, with the Moon in Aquarius.

What is Mark Fidrych's Ascendant?

Mark Fidrych's Ascendant (Lagna) is Libra in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Mark Fidrych's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Mark Fidrych's Sun sign is Cancer. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Mark Fidrych's birth date and birth time?

Mark Fidrych was born on August 14, 1954 at 12:13 PM in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Mark Fidrych?

American athlete; he played for the Detroit Tigers baseball team from 1976 until 1980. His first year earned him kudos but in his second year he sustained an injury to his arm while trying to pitch with an injured knee. He never again played as well as he did the first year when he was named American League Rookie of the Year and starting in the All-Star Game of the 76 season. In 1985, it was discovered that he had torn his rotator cuff nearly all the way through. The 63" player with golden curls was known for his antics on the field, talking to the ball, enthusiastically shaking hands after good plays, and dancing wildly. He was nicknamed "Big Bird" for his resemblance to the Sesame Street star. On April 13, 2009 at 2:30 PM at his Northborough, MA farm, he was found dead, apparently suffocated after his clothing became entangled in a spinning part of a truck he was working on.. He was 54. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Mark Fidrych — Public Profile

Born: August 14, 1954 (Saturday) — Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Profession: Former Major League Baseball pitcher

News and Tributes

Mark Fidrych is best known for his rookie season with the Detroit Tigers in 1976, where his on-mound antics and nickname "The Bird" captivated baseball fans. He passed away in 2009. Since then, public coverage focuses on retrospectives of his 1976 season, his impact on fan engagement in baseball, and occasional tributes around anniversaries. Contemporary coverage tends to treat him as a memorable figure from the 1970s era rather than a continuing news topic.

Career Highlights

  • Debuted in Major League Baseball with the Detroit Tigers in 1976.
  • Gained fame for an animated mound routine, distinctive personality, and strong fan connection.
  • Part of the Tigers during the 1970s era; his brief but memorable major league career left a lasting cultural impression.

Legacy

Fidrych''s "Bird on the mound" persona remains a lasting symbol of mid-1970s baseball exuberance. He is frequently referenced in retrospectives about charismatic rookies and the era''s fan culture, symbolizing the era''s blend of performance and personality.

Social Media

There are no official, verified social media accounts for Mark Fidrych. Any current profiles claiming to represent him are not officially confirmed. Fans may encounter tribute pages or discussion threads, but these are not formal representations.

Public Projects & Activity

After his baseball career, Fidrych maintained a relatively private profile. Public records and major outlets do not show widely publicized post-MLB projects. He occasionally appears in historical and nostalgia-focused baseball coverage and retrospectives.

Notes

This profile summarizes widely known information about Mark Fidrych and does not cite specific articles. For the most reliable, up-to-date information, consult major sports archives and obituaries from reputable outlets.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Mark Fidrych's birth chart?

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Mark Fidrych's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas and 2 challenging combinations, including Sasa Yoga, Budhaditya Yoga-Weak.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Mark Fidrych live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Mark Fidrych, in order.

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What do Mark Fidrych's numerology numbers say?

Mark Fidrych's core numbers are Life Path 5, Destiny 6, Soul Urge 2, Personality 4, Kabbalah Number 8, Master Number 33, Birth 5.

∞Life Path
5

Chaldean Life Path 5 is Mercury-driven—change, movement, and adaptability. It indicates growth through travel, variety, communication, and flexibility.

◎Destiny
6

Chaldean Destiny 6 indicates service and harmony as your expression. It supports counseling, teaching, design, healing, and community responsibility.

❖Soul Urge
2

Chaldean Soul 2 desires emotional safety, love, and peace. It seeks supportive bonds, trust, and harmony in relationships.

◇Personality
4

Chaldean Personality 4 appears practical, reliable, and disciplined. Others often see consistency, structure, and hard work.

∞Kabbalah Number
8

Kabbalah Number 8 reflects an inner spiritual code of power and mastery. It supports leadership, manifestation, and disciplined ambition.

✦Master Number
33

Master Number 33 in Chaldean numerology amplifies compassion, healing, and teaching. It supports upliftment through service and mature love.

✦Birth
5

Explore Birth Number 5 in Vedic astrology: personality traits, career paths, and lucky indicators for adaptable, freedom-loving individuals seeking destiny clues.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1976
Career
New Career 1976 (began major league baseball career)
1977
Health
Job related injury 1977 (hurt arm while pitching)
1980
Career
Retired 1980 (from major league baseball)
1985
Health
Medical diagnosis 1985 (torn rotator cuff discovered)
2009
Death
Death by Accident 13 April 2009 (Age 54 while working on a truck)
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