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- 1912 On May 18, 1946, the Tigers acquire George Kell from the Philadelphia A’s for Barney McCosky. Kell wins the 1949 batting title and makes five All-Star teams in seven seasons with Detroit, becoming
the greatest third baseman in franchise history.
On May 18, 1912, the Tigers field a team of replacement players to face the Philadelphia A’s, and lose 24-2. The action is taken by the team in a rare display of solidarity after the suspension of Ty Cobb for a fight the Detroit star had with a fan in New York three days earlier. Faced with a fine if he doesn’t field a team, manager Hughie Jennings scours the streets of Philadelphia and secures enough sandlot players to play the A’s. A man named Aloysius Travers pitches the entire game for the Tigers, surrendering all 24 runs.
- 1912 On May 18, 1946, the Tigers acquire George Kell from the Philadelphia A’s for Barney McCosky. Kell wins the 1949 batting title and makes five All-Star teams in seven seasons with Detroit, becoming
the greatest third baseman in franchise history.
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