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- 2006 On May 21, 2006, Tiger reliever Todd Jones records his 155th save as a Tiger, breaking the franchise mark held by Mike Henneman. With Detroit clinging to a 1-0 lead over the Cincinnati Reds at Comerica Park, Jones hits the first batter to lead off the 9th inning, but retires the next three batters without incident to nail down the Tiger victory.
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Everything seems possible on first day of spring training
Posted on February 19, 2012 | No CommentsThree magic words are music to Tigers fans on this day: “Pitchers and catchers.” Today, pitchers and catchers, and even some position players, are reporting to spring training camp in... -
Life’s Greatest Regret of Detroit Tigers’ Legend Mickey Cochrane
Posted on September 23, 2011 | No CommentsBeing the son of a famous baseball player has often been a challenge for both father and son, unless of course your last name is perhaps Griffey or Bonds. It... -
The Long Goodbye of Detroit’s Lions & Tigers Legend “Rip” Collins
Posted on May 1, 2011 | 12 CommentsCharles F. “Rip” Collins wasn’t very newsworthy today. For one of the few times I’ve known him over what has become — if I dare to look back across enough... -
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... -
The “Other” Spring Training
Posted on March 2, 2009 | No CommentsThere is something so unique and vintage about Spring Training. For roughly six weeks every February/March, Lakeland turns into Detroit South. It is the one time of the year where...
