By Nathan Bierma at Vintage Detroit:
1903: Win Mercer commits suicide
Win Mercer was a dashing 28-year-old pitcher for the Tigers in 1902. Read more
1926: Ty Cobb ousted by Ban Johnson
After six seasons as player-manager of the Tigers, Ty Cobb announced his retirement from baseball in November of 1926. Soon it emerged that … Read more
1933: Tigers choose Mickey Cochrane over Babe Ruth
When Babe Ruth asked to manage the Yankees, owner Jacob Ruppert reportedly replied … Read more
1960: Tigers and Indians trade managers
Cleveland general manager Frank “Trader” Lane would trade anything … Read more
1966: Charlie Dressen dies of a heart attack
Best known as the manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers team that surrendered the “Shot Heard Around The World” to the Giants … Read more
1973: Billy Martin fired for bragging about spitballs
When you hired Billy Martin as your manager you could count on two things: he would get the most out of your team, and he would give you headaches. Read more
1979: Sparky Anderson chooses Tigers over the Cubs
Les Moss was two months into his first season at the helm … Read more