Monthly Archives: January 2020

Ten former players for the Detroit Tigers lost their lives in 2019

Posted on January 2, 2020 by ballparkman1955

The list of men who played for the Detroit Tigers decreased in 2019 as 10 former players passed away, with Will Brunson being the youngest at age 49 and Milt Welch the oldest at 94. Here, in chronological order, are … Continue reading →

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World Series hero Don Larsen, who died Wednesday at age 90, had his ups and downs against the Detroit Tigers

Posted on January 2, 2020 by ballparkman1955

With the death of Don Larsen on Wednesday, there are plenty of stories out there about his perfect game in the World Series. So, here is something a little bit different for Tigers fans. Here is the story of Larsen’s … Continue reading →

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