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Where does Cabrera rank among Tiger greats?
Posted on May 18, 2013 | 10 CommentsAs if to say “How you like me now?” or “See, I told you so,” Miguel Cabrera is off to a red-hot start to the 2013 season on the heels... -
This Week in Tiger Stadium History, September 28 – October 5
Posted on September 29, 2012 | No CommentsSeptember 28, 1964 at Tiger Stadium: Green Bay defeats the Detroit Lions, 14-10, in front of 59,203 fans, the largest football crowd ever at The Corner. September 28, 1972 at... -
Jackson can join exclusive group of Tiger batters in 2012
Posted on August 24, 2012 | No CommentsIt’s no secret that with Austin Jackson at the top of their lineup, the Detroit Tigers have an exciting offensive weapon. In 2012, Jackson has bounced back from a disappointing... -
Sadness and celebration at the 1951 All-Star Game in Detroit
Posted on July 28, 2012 | 1 CommentIn 1951, just 10 years after the All-Star Game was first held in Detroit, the midsummer classic returned to Briggs Stadium. Ordinarily the hiatus for a host city was far... -
Remembering Ol’ Slug, Harry Heilmann
Posted on June 27, 2012 | 1 CommentThe 3,500 people who packed the Shrine of the Little Flower on July 12, 1951, to see Harry Heilmann off was larger than some of the crowds that had seen... -
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... -
The Detroit Tigers’ Dale “Moose” Alexander: Golden Bat, Iron Glove
Posted on August 24, 2011 | No CommentsThe American League introduced the designated hitter in 1973. Love it or hate it, the rule change came along far too late for Detroit Tigers player Dale “Moose” Alexander, a... -
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 —... -
1951 All-Star Game was a Home Run Derby at Detroit’s Briggs Stadium
Posted on July 12, 2011 | No CommentsJust ten years after Ted Williams won the Midsummer Classic at Briggs Stadium, the All Star game returned to Michigan and Trumbull as the green cathedral became a home run... -
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...
