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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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Jack Adams Archive
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Red Wings didn’t go out of their way to pay Howe top dollar
Posted on April 22, 2013 | 3 CommentsThe attached Detroit Free Press photo from the August 13, 1959 edition of the paper had the following caption: “It’s Official: No one really expected Gordie Howe not to sign... -
When the Red Wings had Hall of Fame goalies for a decade
Posted on January 27, 2013 | No CommentsFor 10 straight seasons, 1947-48 through 1956-57, a Detroit Red Wings netminder led the National Hockey League in victories. This is a streak unprecedented in league history, and a testament... -
Tommy Ivan devised Red Wings’ famous “Production Line”
Posted on January 22, 2013 | No CommentsIt had been five years since the Detroit Red Wings last won the Stanley Cup when, in 1947, Tommy Ivan replaced Jack Adams as head coach. Ivan immediately put the... -
Leswick’s goal gave Red Wings thrilling win in Game Seven of ’54 Cup finals
Posted on January 4, 2013 | No CommentsTony Leswick has come down in Detroit Red Wings lore as “the mouse that roared.” Once a 27-goal scorer for the New York Rangers, back in the day when a... -
These are Detroit’s greatest coaches
Posted on December 15, 2012 | 5 CommentsIt’s easy for Detroit sports fans to develop a complex when it comes to comparing themselves to other cities, like New York for example. But the fact is that Detroit... -
The troubled genius of Terry Sawchuk
Posted on April 12, 2012 | No CommentsFor storied performers like Terry Sawchuk, careers are not defined by numbers or awards as much as by moments. One in particular stands out in the mind of Gary Bergman,... -
Detroit’s greatest coach ever
Posted on February 12, 2012 | 4 CommentsI heard myself say an interesting thing Friday. (The concept is not exactly as weird as it may sound. I rarely surprise myself when I hear myself speak; I normally... -
Jack Adams: The First Mayor Of Hockeytown
Posted on October 9, 2010 | No CommentsThe one person most responsible for setting the foundation for the Detroit Red Wings franchise and its early success, was John James “Jack” Adams otherwise known as “Jolly Jack” and...
