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Bad company: Five worst Tigers teams in free-agent era

July 22, 2019 Tigers History History in the News, News

The Detroit Tigers have lost more than 100 games on five occasions since free agency was introduced to Major League Baseball in 1976.

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Baltimore officially names diamond in Swann Park ‘Al Kaline Field’ in honor of Hall of Famer

July 22, 2019 Tigers History History in the News, News

From the Baltimore Sun: On Monday, the baseball diamond in the southeast part of Swann Park in South Baltimore was[…]

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Ronald Acuña Matches Incredible Ty Cobb Achievement More Than A Century Old

July 21, 2019 Tigers History New in History, News

From SportsNaut: Atlanta Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna has done some incredible things since being called up to the majors[…]

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First tenants to move into The Corner at former Tiger Stadium site

July 16, 2019 Tigers History New in History, News

From the Detroit News: The first group of tenants are expected to move in next week into The Corner, a nearly[…]

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Whitaker, Trammell Make Pitch For Statue In Comerica Park: ‘Why Wait?’

July 13, 2019 Tigers History History in the News, News

This is just my dream, but if they do a statue, that it would obviously be of Lou and I,” Trammell said. “I mean, that’s the way it should be, because we are known and we’re linked forever. That would be my dream. Again, I’m willing to wait a little bit, but hopefully someday that’ll happen.”

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Previously Unknown 1916 Tango Eggs Ty Cobb Card Heading to Auction

July 12, 2019 Tigers History New in History, News

From Sports Collectors Daily: Flip through any auction catalog these days, and you’ll notice no shortage of 1910-era Ty Cobb[…]

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Chet Lemon recalls special bond of 1984 Tigers 35 years later

July 11, 2019 Tigers History History in the News

By Dan D’Addona from the Holland Sentinel: Thirty-five years ago, a 35-5 start propelled the Tigers into a season of[…]

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Balls, strikes and beers: a father-son umpiring crew saw 4 gritty stars rise in Detroit sandlots

July 11, 2019 Tigers History History in the News, News

By Glenn Forbes Bunting in the Los Angeles Times: This is a personal narrative that takes on special significance as[…]

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Tony Clark’s Second Chance

July 8, 2019 Tigers History History in the News, News

From the New York Times: When Tony Clark turned 30 years old, he was coming off an All-Star season and[…]

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Honest Consignor Helps Expose His Own Doctored Ty Cobb Card In eBay Auction

July 7, 2019 Tigers History New in History, News

From Forbes: Two days ago, an eager collector asked advice about a highly desirable 1911 T3 Turkey Red Ty Cobb[…]

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