When it comes to the Detroit Tigers, there is one phrase that just about every fan recognizes and relates to the team. Some recognize the phrase because they lived through it and others because of...
Category: History
The 1968 season was special for Denny McLain in many ways. Not only did McLain become a rare 30-game winner that year, but he did so with some stunning numbers on the road. In fact, McLain...
What’s in a curse? That’s a serious question. Are they real? Do you believe that people, pharaohs, and goat owners can bestow curses on another? Much of your traditional curses stem from a belief...
Today is Memorial Day. That means most of us have the day off of work and are meeting family and friends for a barbecue. And, while rightfully so, we honor all military veterans for their service to...
When the American League was formed in 1901, Major League Baseball came to Detroit. As a charter member of the league, the Detroit Tigers went for six years without finishing above third place in...
From 1901 until 1906 the Detroit Tigers never finished higher than third place in the American League. Then, from 1907-1909 they treated the best baseball fans around to October baseball. Their first...