test On August 14, 1998 — The Oakland A’s Rickey Henderson’s stolen base in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers makes the thirty-nine year old the oldest player to steal 50...
On August 14, 1958, At Cleveland Stadium. Vic Power of the Cleveland Indians steals home twice in the same game against the Detroit Tigers , becomes the first player in seventy years...
On August 14, 1937, At Navin Field, the Detroit Tigers sweep a doubleheader against the visiting St Louis Browns , 16-1 and 20-7. The thirty-six Detroit runs, including the eight scored by...
[adrotate banner=”37″] On August 13, 1972, Detroit Tigers manager Billy Martin picks his team’s lineup out of a hat. The slow-footed Norm Cash is picked to bat leadoff while the weak-hitting Eddie...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On August 13, 1954 Chicago White Sox left-hander Jack Harshman hurls a 16-inning shutout, beating the Tigers at Comiskey Park, 1-0. Detroit’s starter, Al Aber, also goes the distance, giving...
On September 15 , 1901 — The Detroit Tigers roll over Cleveland behind Ed Siever with what was the most lopsided score in American League history: 21 – 0 (equaled on August...
On August 10, 1966, Detroit Tigers manager Chuck Dressen dies at the age of 67. Dressen had been sidelined since suffering a heart attack in May. Dressen previously managed the Cincinnati Reds...
On August 7, 1984 — Bill Buckner and Tony Armas each hit grand slams in the first two innings off Tigers ace Jack Morris to spark the Red Sox to a 12...
[adrotate banner=”39″] On August 7, 1974 – As part of a youth movement, the Tigers release 1B Norm Cash and sell OF Jim Northrup to Montreal. Northrup will hit .241 for the...
On August 7, 1984 — Bill Buckner and Tony Armas each hit grand slams in the first two innings off Tigers ace Jack Morris to spark the Red Sox to a 12...