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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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Ben Oglivie was Never Given a Chance by the Detroit Tigers
Posted on May 28, 2011 | 6 CommentsIt’s hard to believe that the Detroit Tigers had such a talent as Ben Oglivie on their roster in the mid-1970s yet they never let him play enough to show... -
Paths of Two Detroit Tigers’ Legends Crossed in 1979 at Seattle’s Kingdome
Posted on May 24, 2011 | No CommentsIn June of 1979, Tiger fans still hadn’t grown accustomed to seeing Wille Horton in a uniform that didn’t have an Olde English “D” on it. The Detroit-born Horton had... -
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... -
Billy Martin’s One-Day Resignation from the Detroit Tigers
Posted on April 17, 2011 | No CommentsIn 1973 the Detroit Tigers were defending American League champions. In spring training the team looked as good or better than they were in 1972. Things looked good in Lakeland... -
Old Detroit Tigers Collectible Brings Back Fond Memories of 1966
Posted on April 12, 2011 | 5 CommentsWhile surfing the Internet the other day, I came across a vintage 1966 souvenir Detroit Tigers drinking glass that featured a colorful artist’s rendering of Norm Cash. I can remember... -
1968 World Series Moment: Lou Brock Didn’t Slide
Posted on October 31, 2010 | 1 CommentIn the course of the 1968 regular season, the Detroit Tigers came from behind to win in their last at bat no fewer than 28 times – i.e.: in well... -
Willie Horton Learned it Early: “Home Run Hitters Drive Cadillacs.”
Posted on April 23, 2010 | No CommentsOne of the most famous baseball quotes ever came from Hall of Fame slugger Ralph Kiner who stated in the 1950s: “Singles hitters drive Fords and home run hitters drive... -
Tigers Clinched 1968 World Series on October 10, 1968
Posted on October 10, 2009 | 2 CommentsAfter the pivotal fifth game, all the momentum in the ’68 World Series belonged to the Tigers. Denny McLain started Game Six and went all the way, not allowing a... -
1968 World Series Moment: Lou Brock Didn’t Slide
Posted on October 8, 2009 | No CommentsIn the course of the 1968 regular season, the Detroit Tigers came from behind to win in their last at bat no fewer than 28 times – i.e.: in well... -
Would Old Age & Treachery Beat Youth & Talent? 1968 vs. 1984
Posted on October 2, 2009 | 2 CommentsIt’s a question guaranteed to ensure that the conversation stays as warm as the weather is cold, come hot stove league time. People have been talking about it for a...
