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This Day In History
- 2006 On June 18, 2006, the Tigers hit a franchise record eight home
runs in their 12-3 rout of the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Brandon Inge and Chris Shelton each hit two, and Curtis
Granderson, Carlos Guillen, Marcus Thames, and Vance Wilson
each hit one. The win keeps Detroit 1 ½ games ahead in the
American League Central.
On June 18, 1922, Tiger outfielder Harry Heilmann collects his 10th consecutive hit in a game against the Boston Red Sox at Navin Field in Detroit. Heilmann goes 4-for-4 for the second straight night as the Tigers defeat the Sox, 8-1. The 10 straight hits are one shy of Tris Speaker’s major league record.
- 2006 On June 18, 2006, the Tigers hit a franchise record eight home
runs in their 12-3 rout of the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Brandon Inge and Chris Shelton each hit two, and Curtis
Granderson, Carlos Guillen, Marcus Thames, and Vance Wilson
each hit one. The win keeps Detroit 1 ½ games ahead in the
American League Central.
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Bob Fothergill Archive
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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... -
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... -
Ty Cobb served as player/manager for Tigers during The Roaring ’20s
Posted on February 17, 2012 | 1 CommentOnly in baseball do the head coaches of the sport – the managers – still wear uniforms. It’s a throwback to the days when managers also served as players. In...
