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Tigers 1958 Scorebook

June 11, 2020 Tigers History TBT (Throwback Today)
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She Founded the First Al Kaline Fan Club

June 11, 2020 Tigers History Required Reading, What's New

From the News-Herald: The year was 1960 when teenager Patsy Torphy wrote a letter to Detroit Tigers right fielder Al[…]

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Tuned To Baseball by Ernie Harwell

June 1, 2020 Tigers History Books, Store

The legendary broadcaster chronicles his career beginning in the 1930s, full of behind-the-scenes stories told with his trademark down-to-earth charm[…]

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Sparky and Me by Dan Ewald

June 1, 2020 Tigers History Books, Store

Dan Ewald pens a memoir of his friendship with legendary Tigers manager Sparky Anderson, the man who taught him not[…]

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Detroit Tigers 101 – My First Team-Board-Book

June 1, 2020 Tigers History Books, Store

Required reading for every Tigers fan in training! Enjoy all the traditions of your favorite team, learn the basics about[…]

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Player of the Week: Bill Bruton

May 30, 2020 Tigers History Player of the Week, What's New

Blessed with speed and quickness, Bill Bruton was arguably the fastest man in professional baseball in the 1950s.

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Game of the Week: June 15, 1965: Denny McLain Strikes Out 14 in Relief

May 30, 2020 Tigers History Game of the Week, What's New

On Tuesday, June 15, 1965, majestic Tiger Stadium held 9,624 spectators who witnessed one of the most historic pitching accomplishments in Detroit Tigers history. The pitching matchup pitted Dave Wickersham (1-4) of the Tigers against Earl Wilson (4-4) of the Boston Red Sox.

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Detroit Tigers 1909 American League Champions Postcard

May 29, 2020 Tigers History Postcards, Store

Tigers 1909 American League Champions postcard featuring player portraits. Buy at eBay

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Required Reading: Remembering Johnny Neun’s Unassisted Triple Play

May 29, 2020 Tigers History Required Reading

From Vintage Detroit: Three for the price of one is always a bargain, whether we’re talking oranges or outs. It’s[…]

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From Navin Field to Tiger Stadium Postcard

May 28, 2020 Tigers History Postcards, Store

$0.99 Buy at eBay

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  • Carl Zamloch Wowed Fans With Magic Act After Tigers Career

    June 15, 2020
  • She Founded the First Al Kaline Fan Club

    June 11, 2020
  • Player of the Week: Bill Bruton

    May 30, 2020
  • Game of the Week: June 15, 1965: Denny McLain Strikes Out 14 in Relief

    May 30, 2020
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Hank Greenberg Walk of Heroes – Photo Gallery

December 21, 2020 Nathan Bierma

Photos of installations at the Hank Greenberg Walk of Heroes at Michigan and Trumbull in Detroit. Photos by Nathan Bierma for TigersHistory.com and SABR Detroit.

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Tigers 1958 Scorebook

June 11, 2020 Tigers History
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What’s New

  • Hank Greenberg Walk of Heroes – Photo Gallery
  • How Old Is The Tiger Stadium Flagpole? Tracing the Ground Roots of a Ballpark Icon
  • Carl Zamloch Wowed Fans With Magic Act After Tigers Career
  • Tigers 1958 Scorebook
  • She Founded the First Al Kaline Fan Club
  • Tuned To Baseball by Ernie Harwell
  • Sparky and Me by Dan Ewald
  • Detroit Tigers 101 – My First Team-Board-Book
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