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Home run facts from The Corner in Detroit
Posted on April 20, 2013 | 1 CommentToday, April 20, marks the 101st anniversary of the opening of Navin Field at what became known as “The Corner” – Michigan and Trumbull. That ballpark went from Navin Field... -
Former Tiger hurler Art Herring pitched to Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson
Posted on March 22, 2013 | No CommentsLots of guys and gals have been nicknamed “Sandy.” More than a few have been ballplayers, such as Sanford “Sandy” Koufax and Santos “Sandy” Alomar. What set Art “Sandy” Herring... -
Celebrate Babe Ruth’s birthday at Nemo’s Bar in Corktown on February 2
Posted on January 19, 2013 | No CommentsHe was known as “the Babe”, “the Sultan of Swat”, “the Colossus of Clout”, “the Great Bambino”, and “the King of Crash,” while becoming one of the most famous American... -
The story behind Ty Cobb’s tardy arrival to his Hall of Fame induction
Posted on January 16, 2013 | 7 CommentsWhen the very first Hall of Fame induction ceremony was set to start on June 12, 1939, a host of baseball dignitaries were on hand in Cooperstown, New York. It... -
From movie usher to the big leagues, Bassler became one of Tigers best catchers
Posted on November 9, 2012 | No CommentsGrowing up in Pennsylvania as a member of the Mennonite community, little Johnny Bassler learned to be plain. That was sort of the idea with members of that community –... -
When an irate Cobb brought an abrupt end to rookie Suds Sutherland’s career
Posted on September 16, 2012 | 2 CommentsTy Cobb sent a lot of pitchers to the showers in his career, but he usually did it with his bat. And those pitchers were the enemy. In 1921, he ended... -
Five myths about Ty Cobb
Posted on August 30, 2012 | 3 CommentsAre you the type of person who believes everything you read in a book or see in a movie? Or are you willing to believe that there’s fact and fiction... -
This Week in Tiger Stadium History, July 6-12
Posted on July 6, 2012 | 2 CommentsJuly 6, 1994 at Tiger Stadium: Matthew Duprey, 11, of Novi is selected as the team’s 100 millionth fan. He throws out the first pitch, receives free merchandise, and sits in... -
Damn Yankees always put on a show at The Corner in Detroit
Posted on June 1, 2012 | 1 Comment“The Yankees are in town.” In the long history of baseball at Michigan and Trumbull, no other phrase ever caused more anticipation, excitement, and heartache among Tigers fans. The Yankees.... -
The best Tigers teams that didn’t make the post-season
Posted on May 8, 2012 | No CommentsExpectations are high for the 2012 Tigers, the defending AL Central champions, but it remains to be seen how far the club will go this season. Not every good Tigers team...
