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- 1988 On June 19, 1988, in Game Six of the NBA Finals, Bill Laimbeer is called for a foul against Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 14 seconds left and Detroit clinging to a 102-101 lead at The Forum. Replays show that Laimbeer did not touch Jabbar, but the legendary Laker center hits two free throws and Los Angeles wins the game to force a Game Seven, which they win over the Pistons.
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Mickey Cochrane Archive
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Best Five: Greatest Managers in Detroit Tigers History
Posted on July 8, 2011 | 1 CommentA manager often gets too much credit for the success of a team, but the really good ones can make the one or two game difference between first and second... -
Best Five: Greatest Catchers in Detroit Tigers History
Posted on June 14, 2011 | 2 CommentsOn Tuesday, June 7, the Detroit Tigers drafted University of Arkansas catcher James McCann as their first selection in the first-year draft. McCann was a three-year starter for the Razorbacks,... -
Victor Martinez Aims to Join Ranks of Tiger Catching Greats
Posted on May 22, 2011 | No CommentsVictor Martinez has only been a Tiger for a few months, but he already has something in common with Hall of Famer Al Kaline: both were just 17 years old... -
Little Tommy Bridges was a Big Ace for the Detroit Tigers
Posted on April 10, 2011 | 5 CommentsIn a 16-year career with the Detroit Tigers, right-hander Tommy Bridges proved that size can be deceiving. The pitcher whom Detroit catcher Mickey Cochrane called “a hundred and fifty pounds... -
Detroit Legends Howe & Cochrane Nearly Died from Head Injuries
Posted on March 30, 2011 | No CommentsWe have certainly seen a great deal of coverage regarding concussions suffered by athletes in the news lately, especially football and hockey players. Injuries of course are always associated with... -
“Black Mike” and Detroit’s Roaring ’30s
Posted on February 19, 2011 | No CommentsWe know of him as “Mickey” or “Black Mike,” but his real name was Gordon Stanley Cochrane. He was born in Bridgewater, Massachusetts in the spring of 1903 to Scottish immigrant... -
The Agony of Defeat for a Detroit Sports Fan
Posted on February 7, 2011 | 2 CommentsGrowing up as a sports fanatic — something I believe I caught from my father — in a sports-crazy town involves a special amount of ups and an unavoidable number... -
75 Years Ago, the Tigers Captured Their First World Championship
Posted on October 6, 2010 | 2 CommentsSeventy-five years ago tomorrow at Navin Field in front of 48,420 fans, the Detroit Tigers won their first world championship with a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs after the... -
Babe Ruth Was Nearly a Detroit Tiger
Posted on August 24, 2010 | No CommentsAs his magnificent playing career was winding down, Babe Ruth was considered for the job of manager of the Detroit Tigers by owner Frank Navin. Navin requested an interview with... -
“Black Mike” and Detroit’s Roaring ’30s
Posted on August 1, 2010 | No CommentsWe know of him as “Mickey” or “Black Mike,” but his real name was Gordon Stanley Cochrane. He was born in Bridgewater, Massachusetts in the spring of 1903 to Scottish immigrant...
