On August 7, 1955 — After a 12-17 record in July, the New York Yankees were in a four-team race. Tiger Frank Lary beats New York, 4 – 2, in the first...
On August 6, 1941 — Al Benton becomes the first major leaguer to have two sacrifice bunts in one inning. The Tiger right-hander accomplishes the feat in the top of third inning,...
On August 6, 1965 — After going 7 for 11 against the White Sox, Mickey Mantle loops a homer off Mickey Lolich but Detroit tops the visiting Yankees, 5 – 4. New...
On August 6, 1952, the forty-something (46?) Satchel Paige becomes the oldest pitcher in major league history to pitch a complete game or shutout. The St. Louis Browns’ right-hander blanks Virgil ‘Fire’...
VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia On August 5, 1986 — After Detroit wins the opener, 6 – 5, game two starts off with Detroit’s first two hitters – Lou Whitaker and...
On August 2, 1907 — The Senators’ 19-year-old rookie right-hander Walter Johnson makes his major league debut, losing to the Tigers, 3-2. Ty Cobb , with a bunt single, gets the first...
On August 2, 1959 — In the ninth inning of a 5-4 loss to Boston at Detroit’s Briggs Stadium, Jim Bunning , tossing a frame in relief, strikes out three batters on...
On August 2, 1972, the Detroit Tigers acquire some needed help for the pennant chase, purchasing left-hander Woodie Fryman from the Philadelphia Phillies . The 32-year-old southpaw, who posted a 4-10 record...
On August 2, 1964 — Detroit P Larry Sherry suffers a fractured left foot when struck by a liner off the bat of Leon Wagner in Cleveland’s doubleheader sweep, 6 – 1...
On August 2, 1907 — The Senators’ 19-year-old rookie right-hander Walter Johnson makes his major league debut, losing to the Tigers, 3-2. Ty Cobb , with a bunt single, gets the first...