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Cecil Fielder was only Tiger to clear Tiger Stadium’s left-field roof
Posted on January 4, 2012 | 4 CommentsAccording to former Tiger Stadium groundskeeper Frank Feneckit, it took almost a howitzer to send a ball over the left-field grandstand at The Corner. The roof was 94 feet high... -
Looking back at the best moments in Detroit sports in 2011
Posted on December 31, 2011 | No CommentsAs we enter 2012, it’s time to take a peek back at 2011, a year of continued success and great leaps forward for Detroit sports teams. The Red Wings made... -
Jack Morris belongs in the Hall of Fame
Posted on December 30, 2011 | No CommentsThere was nothing Jack Morris wanted more than to be in control when he was on the mound. That’s why it’s so ironic that he’s powerless to do anything about... -
Sneak inside ’68 Tigers pennant-clinching locker room through this rare video
Posted on December 27, 2011 | 1 CommentOver the years, I have seen bits and pieces of the interviews conducted by George Kell inside the Tiger Stadium clubhouse immediately following the Detroit Tigers 1968 pennant-clincher – but... -
My strange weekend in Cooperstown with the Tigers, my uncles, and Ron LeFlore
Posted on December 24, 2011 | No Comments“We’re coming to Cooperstown to visit and we’re bringing a friend with us,” the voice on the phone told me. “Who?” I asked. “Ron LeFlore.” “RON LeFLORE!?!” That’s how one... -
Wrong-handed! The most famous lefties in Detroit sports history
Posted on December 22, 2011 | 2 CommentsIn ancient times, being left-handed was thought to be a sign of being possessed by the devil. Some people were put to death for it. ‘Oh, how times they have... -
When Al Kaline inked a deal with the Tigers and went to his prom in the same night
Posted on December 19, 2011 | No CommentsProbably more than anyone who ever played the game, Al Kaline was all ballplayer. he never knew anything else, and he was never expected to be anything else. By the... -
Happy Birthday, Georgia Peach!
Posted on December 18, 2011 | No CommentsIf he were alive, Ty Cobb would be 125 years old today. At that advanced age, he’d probably have a hard time hitting .300, but I wouldn’t bet against it.... -
Garbey paved the way for Cuba’s Cespedes
Posted on December 13, 2011 | No CommentsHow would you rather show up for your press conference, by jet plane on a well-lit runway or saltwater-soaked raft in the dark of night? A young Cuban ballplayer will... -
When Superman roamed center field for the Tigers
Posted on December 10, 2011 | No CommentsMore than 17,000 men have played in the major leagues, most of them for a brief time. Only a small percentage enjoyed careers of at least ten seasons. Fewer still have...
