Tigers by the Tale

For over 100 years, Michigan and Trumbull was the scene of some of the most exciting baseball ever. This book, the collaborative work of 34 members of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), portrays 50 classic games at the corner, spanning the earliest days of Bennett Park until Tiger Stadium's final closing act. From Ty Cobb to Mickey Cochrane, Hank Greenberg to Al Kaline, and Willie Horton to Alan Trammell, the illustrious names of Tiger legends shine forth in these pages. A must-read for those who love the crack of the bat, the glory of green grass, and tales of great games well told.

" M]ore than anything, Tiger Stadium] has been a cherished home to our memories"

-Ernie Harwell, Tigers broadcaster

Preface, Basil M. "Mickey" Briggs

April 28, 1896: There Used to Be a Haymarket Here, Marcus W. Dickson

April 25, 1901: Welcome to the Big Leagues, Richard Riis

July 16, 1909: "I Never Saw Anything Like It", Phil Williams

August 24, 1909: An Honest Slide, or a Case of Malicious Intent, Jeff Samoray

October 14, 1909: "Most Exciting World Series Game Ever", Mitch Lutzke

April 20, 1912: Frank Navin's Field of Dreams, Jim Wohlenhaus

July 4, 1912: George Mullin No-Hitter, Mitch Lutzke

September 20, 1912: Smoky Joe Seeks a 17th Straight Win, Rich Bogovich

August 4, 1918: Cobb Single in 18th Defeats Big Train, Richard Riis

April 30, 1922: Charlie Robertson's Perfect Game, David L. Fleitz

June 13, 1924: The Day All Hell Broke Loose, Mike Lynch

June 2, 1925: "...Wild as Bedlam", Gregory H. Wolf

May 10, 1927: "I'm Glad to Be Back Here...", Richard Riis

October 2, 1927: Heilmann Takes Title, Chip Mundy

July 14, 1934: The G-Men Pull Off the Miracle, Jeffrey Koslowski

September 10, 1934: "Happy New Year, Hank ", Matt Keelean

October 4, 1934: Rowe Takes the Cardinals to School, Gregory H. Wolf

October 9, 1934: "This is a Case For Judge Landis", Brent Heutmaker

October 7, 1935: Goose Goslin, Money Player, Scott Ferkovich

October 3, 1937: "Whistling Jake" One-Hits Tribe; Stops Johnny Allen,

Terry W. Sloope

May 4, 1939: Who is That Kid? , Bill Nowlin

October 6, 1940: Newsome's Performance Marked with Extraordinary Emotion, William M. Anderson

July 8, 1941: "Listen, You Lug...", Marc Lancaster

July 1, 1945: "We Want Greenberg ", Richard Riis

July 18, 1947: Hutchinson Ends Yanks' 19-Game Win Streak, Mike Whiteman

July 20, 1947: 58,369 Fans Most Ever, Ruth Sadler

June 15, 1948: "Look at Your Wonderful Lights Here..." Scott Dominiak

June 23, 1950: "A Fellow Doesn't Have a Night Like That Very Often", Chip Mundy

July 10, 1951: "We're the Big Guys Now...", Marc Lancaster

May 15, 1952: "I've Got to Get Married More Often", Gregory H. Wolf

June 17, 1961: The Tiger Outslug the Yankees, Steve J. Weiss

June 24, 1962: "It Was a Long, Long, Long Ballgame, John Milner

36. June 15, 1965: "I Had Pretty Good Stuff", Steven Kuehl

September 14, 1968: "VJ Day All Over Again", Scott Ferkovich

September 17, 1968: Unlucky Hero Wins Pennant, Jeff Samoray

October 7, 1968: Jose Feliciano Lights Tigers' Fire, Scott Ferkovich

July 13, 1971: "He Crushed It" Scott Ferkovich

October 2, 1972: Lolich Fans 15, Doug Lehman

October 11, 1972: Northrup's Wallop Wins It, Raymond Buzenski

July 15, 1973: Ryan Tosses No-Hitter Gregory H. Wolf

May 7, 1974: LaGrow Knuckles Under to Wood, Will Bennett

June 28, 1976: Bird is the Word, Scott Ferkovich

June 4, 1984