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- 1968 On May 19, 1968, Al Kaline breaks the Tigers all-time home run record when he belts his 307th. Kaline hits the homer when he pinch-hits for Gates Brown in the sixth inning, surpassing Hank Greenberg’s franchise mark.
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1908 World Series Archive
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Ty Cobb’s Tigers were fang-less in World Series play
Posted on November 2, 2012 | 1 CommentSince the modern World Series between the American and National leagues began in 1903, Detroit has managed to win the championship four times – in 1935, 1945, 1968, and 1984.... -
Detroit Tigers World Series leaders
Posted on October 22, 2012 | 1 CommentDetroit is playing its 11th World Series. As always, win or lose, some Tigers will shine brighter than others in the fall classic. Here are the top Detroit performers in... -
The madcap life of Germany Schaefer, baseball’s clown prince
Posted on August 23, 2012 | 1 CommentAt the ballpark or away, Germany Schaefer was always putting on a show. On this winter evening in 1908, the zany ruddy-face second baseman of the Detroit Tigers was appearing... -
More Than 200 Hall of Fame Members Played Baseball at The Corner
Posted on August 13, 2011 | 1 CommentToday the ball field where Tiger Stadium once stood is being taken care of by some very dedicated fans who truly appreciate the historical significance of this hallowed ground —... -
The Agony of Defeat for a Detroit Sports Fan
Posted on February 7, 2011 | 2 CommentsGrowing up as a sports fanatic — something I believe I caught from my father — in a sports-crazy town involves a special amount of ups and an unavoidable number... -
Storied Tigers-Cubs Rivalry Dates Back 102 Years
Posted on June 22, 2009 | No CommentsWay back when, interleague play in baseball meant the World Series. Nothing more, nothing less. But now that teams from the American League and National League play each other every... -
Michigan & Trumbull Should be Sacred Ground for Cubs Fans
Posted on March 27, 2008 | No CommentsIn October of this year, the Chicago Cubs will reach an unflattering and unwanted milestone: it will have been exactly 100 years since they last won a World Series. Interestingly, there is a...
