March 16 in Detroit Tigers History: Tiger manager Hugh Jennings tries to deal 21 year old Ty Cobb to the Indians for outfielder Elmer Flick. (1907)

On March 16, 1907 — After watching Ty Cobb quarrel with a black groundskeeper and with teammate Charlie Schmidt, Tiger manager Hugh Jennings was tired of dealing with Cobb’s abrasive behavior and tries to deal him to the Cleveland Naps for outfielder Elmer Flick. The Naps turned down a trade with th

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