October 1 in Detroit Tigers History: Dick McAuliffe grounds into Double Play on last at bat of season costing Detroit playoffs (1967)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On October 1, 1967, On the last play of the regular season, Dick McAuliffe, representing the tying run, grounds into a 4-6-3 double play, dashing Detroit’s hopes to clinch a tie for the pennant. The twin killing marks only the second time this season the Tigers shortstop has m

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