About Author: Karen E. Bush

Follow Us

Recent Articles

• Former Tiger Pride was one of few deaf players to make it in big leagues
• Leyland gets a failing grade so far in 2012
• Amid the Tigers’ struggles, Austin Jackson’s turnaround is going largely unnoticed
• Personal catcher for “The Bird”, Kimm remembers the Summer of ’76
• Faithful soldier Moss stepped aside for Sparky in ’79

When Our Teams Are Playing

• May 17, 2012 1:00 PMMinnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers
• May 18, 2012 7:00 PMPittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers
• May 19, 2012 4:00 PMPittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers
• May 20, 2012 1:00 PMPittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers
• May 22, 2012 7:00 PMCleveland Indians vs. Detroit Tigers

Subscribe to Our Email Newsletter

This Day In History

• 1913 On May 17, 1913, pitcher George Mullin, who won a record 209 games for the Tigers, is sold to the Washington Senators. Mullin was 1-6 for Detroit in the young season and had struggled in 1912 as well. One of the best hitting pitchers in the game, “Wabash George” won 20 games five times for the Tigers and hit .261 in his 12 seasons in a Detroit uniform. He pitched many of the big games for the Tigers during his career.

Standings

Shop Detroit Athletic Co.

Navin Field Roaring '20s Retro Fashion T-shirt



Briggs Stadium "Roaring 50s" Retro Fashion T-shirt



Tiger Stadium Roaring '60s Retro Fashion T-shirt



Baseball At The Corner Antique Cream T-shirt