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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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Fans already looking forward to 2013 Winter Classic match between Wings and Leafs
Posted on May 6, 2012 | 2 CommentsIf you’re a big hockey fan, you’ve probably heard about the big game. Next New Year’s Day – January 1, 2013 – two of the Original Six teams will renew... -
Mr. Tressel’s Opus
Posted on May 31, 2011 | 1 CommentPaging Justin Boren … Mr. Boren … call for Justin Boren … your coach is on the line… In the wake of the resignation of Ohio State football coach Jim... -
Does Bill Freehan Belong in the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Posted on April 29, 2011 | 4 CommentsOn June 16, 1961 the Detroit Tigers made one of their greatest acquisitions in team history when they signed 19-year-old Bill Freehan, a football and baseball star from the University... -
A Michigan Man
Posted on January 7, 2011 | No CommentsAmong the clichés and repeated generalities set loose in the media orgy surrounding the firing of University of Michigan coach Rich Rodriquez … was the concept and definition of “a... -
Willie Who? Willie Heston, U of M’s First Football Star
Posted on September 25, 2010 | 1 CommentRecently I came across the names of the Inaugural Class of the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and everyone is a well recognized legend. Or so I thought. That 1955... -
Ron Kramer: The Quintessential Michigan Man
Posted on September 15, 2010 | No CommentsIf there is anyone who epitomizes the definition of what U of M football fans refer to as a “Michigan Man” it has to be Ron Kramer who passed away...
