May 12 in Detroit Tigers History: Reggie Jackson hits a home run over the right field roof, Sparky Anderson is thrown out (1984)

May 12, 1984, Tiger Stadium – Detroit, Reggie Jackson hits a home run over the right field roof, Sparky Anderson is thrown out of the game in the 9th inning after the umpire calls a double play when Larry Herndon slides out of the basepath to take out the Angels’ shortstop. The Tigers lost for the 5

More Detroit Tigers history & fan-cave gifts →

Source: Historical record

Back to blog