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- Bill Gilbreth, who threw complete games in wins in two of his first three games for Detroit in 1971, dies at age 72 of complications from heart surgery
- Frank Bolling, the Tigers’ first Gold Glove Award winner and first to hit a home run on Opening Day in his major-league debut, dies at age 88
- Northrup broke of out slump with two grand slams in one game in Cleveland on June 24, 1968
- Hall of Famer Heinie Manush bats third in mythical all-time team of Tigers based on what they did after they left Detroit
- Ones that got away: Carl Hubbell, king of the screwball, anchors pitching staff of all-time “after-Detroit” team
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Yes, Virginia, there was a time the Pistons played on Christmas
It has been several years since the Pistons were a bona fide contender in the NBA, thus they are ignored yearly when it comes to the coveted Christmas Day schedule. The last time the Pistons played on Christmas was 2005 … Continue reading
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Here are the best Game 7s in Detroit pro sports history
To a sports fan, the words “Game 7” are magical. Tonight, baseball fans will be treated to Game 7 of the World Series, and the Kansas City Royals are the fortunate hosts to the San Francisco Giants. While it’s hard … Continue reading
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