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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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Corktown Archive
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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... -
Remembering the queen of Corktown’s parking lots
Posted on September 17, 2012 | 3 CommentsThere’s plenty to miss about Tiger Stadium, which hosted its last major-league game 13 years ago this month. The stale cigar smoke, the vendors hawking their dogs and beer, the... -
25th Annual Babe Ruth Birthday Party at Nemo’s February 4th
Posted on January 19, 2012 | No CommentsIf you have never been to the annual Babe Ruth birthday party in Detroit you should really treat yourself this year. The 25th Annual Babe Ruth Birthday Bash to be... -
Remembering Detroit’s Original Sports Bar: The Lindell AC
Posted on July 27, 2010 | 1 CommentThe days when athletes used to frequent local sports bars and mingle with the fans stopped some time ago, and definitely came to an end when the Lindell AC Bar... -
Remembering Detroit’s Original Sports Bar: The Lindell AC
Posted on July 27, 2009 | 6 CommentsThe days when athletes used to frequent local sports bars and mingle with the fans stopped some time ago, and definitely came to an end when the Lindell AC Bar... -
Tiger Stadium Sits on Death Row Awaiting Word on its Fate
Posted on June 3, 2009 | No CommentsYesterday’s announcement that a board of non-elected “officials” who are overseeing the redevelopment of Tiger Stadium voted to demolish what remains of Tiger Stadium came as a complete shock. Welcome...
