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100 Years Ago: The Detroit Tigers’ Last Game at Bennett Park
Posted on September 18, 2011 | No CommentsNo commemorative scorecards. No long-winded speeches. No drawn-out curtain calls for dissipated ball-tossers a generation removed from their last at-bat. And certainly no slivers of the outfield fences or plugs... -
The First Night Game at Michigan & Trumbull was Played in 1896
Posted on August 31, 2011 | No CommentsThe Detroit Tigers hosted their first night game on June 15, 1948, a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia, right? Well, yes and no. That contest was the first official league game... -
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 —... -
Oscar Stanage: The Detroit Tigers Catcher Who Stood Up to Ty Cobb
Posted on August 7, 2011 | No CommentsWhen he arrived in the big leagues as a teenager, Ty Cobb was mercilessly taunted by his Detroit Tiger teammates, something that alienated him from nearly everyone and helped plant... -
Who was Ty Cobb? Myths surround the Tiger legend
Posted on July 31, 2011 | 1 CommentWhen Ty Cobb died only two men from baseball attended his funeral. Ty Cobb sharpened his spikes until they were razor sharp and hurtled himself maliciously into the legs of... -
Best Five: Greatest Right Fielders in Detroit Tigers History
Posted on June 24, 2011 | 2 CommentsWe wrap up our positional players with our selection of the five greatest right fielders in Tiger history. This position is the deepest of any of the Tiger positions, perhaps... -
Best Five: Greatest Center Fielders in Detroit Tigers History
Posted on June 22, 2011 | 1 CommentThere’s little mystery as to the greatest center fielder in Tiger history, but what about the rest of the Best Five? #5 Curtis Granderson (2004-2009) Many Tiger fans still miss... -
Best Five: Greatest Left Fielders in Detroit Tigers History
Posted on June 21, 2011 | 1 CommentSome of the greatest hitters in baseball history have been Tiger outfielders. In our latest installment of Best Five, I pick the greatest left fielders to ever wear the Olde... -
Schaefer and O’Leary Were Tigers First Solid Double Play Combo
Posted on June 1, 2011 | No CommentsDetroit Tigers fans will long remember the duo of Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell, who spent 19 seasons together in the middle of the infield for the club, setting a... -
When Ty Cobb Went Off To War
Posted on May 30, 2011 | No CommentsIn 1918, Ty Cobb was in his 14th season in big league baseball, but he was still at the top of his game. That season he won his 11th batting...
