Tales from the Detroit Tigers Dugout: A Collection of the Greatest Tigers Stories Ever Told

by Jack Ebling

Overview

The Detroit Tigers Old English “D” is one of the most recognized symbols in sports. Now fans of this indomitable franchise can relive the passion and excitement that has come to define the Tigers in this newly updated edition of Tales from the Detroit Tigers Dugout. Veteran sportswriter Jack Ebling brings to life four World Championships, five other World Series appearances, and so much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781613212851
Publisher:	Sports Publishing LLC
Publication date:	03/21/2012
Series:	Tales from the Team
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

About the Author

Richard Kincaide was born in Detroit and raised at Olympia Stadium. He served as a radio announcer for several years in the Michigan area. In 1988, Kincaide was named “Reporter of the Year” by the Associated Press and served as president of the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association. Kincaide is the author of Legends of the Detroit Red Wings. He lives in Farmington, Michigan.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments v

Chapter 1 The Plan and The Man 1

Chapter 2 The Unquestioned Leader 13

Chapter 3 The Baddest Cats 23

Chapter 4 The Greatest Tiger of All 31

Chapter 5 The Legendary G-Men 39

Chapter 6 The Face of a Proud Franchise 47

Chapter 7 The Barrier Busters 55

Chapter 8 The Racial Healers 63

Chapter 9 The Colorful Characters 71

Chapter 10 The Wire-to-Wire Winners 81

Chapter 11 The Other Roars 89

Chapter 12 The Men In Charge 99

Chapter 13 The Bats 107

Chapter 14 The Arms 117

Chapter 15 The Gloves 125

Chapter 16 The Sights and Sounds 135

Chapter 17 The Walkoff Wonders 143

Chapter 18 The Yankee Killers 151

Chapter 19 The Plays, Not The A's 159

Chapter 20 The Tigers-Cards, Part III 167

Chapter 21 The Central Castoffs 175

Chapter 22 The Yanks? No, Thanks 185

Chapter 23 The Texas Two-Stop 193