1968 Detroit Tigers Archive
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![As a writer, I’m invariably asked about other writers and authors whose work I enjoy. One of the first names that comes to mind is Tom Stanton, a Michigan-based author […]](https://www.detroitathletic.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/terror-city-champions-tom-stanton-115x115.jpg "Michigan author Tom Stanton remembers the 1968 Tigers")
Michigan author Tom Stanton remembers the 1968 Tigers
Posted on September 25, 2018 | No CommentsAs a writer, I’m invariably asked about other writers and authors whose work I enjoy. One of the first names that comes to mind is Tom Stanton, a Michigan-based author […] -
![This Friday, September 14th, the 50th anniversary of Denny McLain’s historic 30th victory, Tiger fans can celebrate it and share memories of the thrilling 1968 World Champions beginning at Nemo’s […]](https://www.detroitathletic.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/denny-mclain-1963-detroit-tigers-115x115.jpg "Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Denny McLain’s 30th Victory on September 14th at Nemo’s")
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Denny McLain’s 30th Victory on September 14th at Nemo’s
Posted on September 12, 2018 | No CommentsThis Friday, September 14th, the 50th anniversary of Denny McLain’s historic 30th victory, Tiger fans can celebrate it and share memories of the thrilling 1968 World Champions beginning at Nemo’s […] -
![In retrospect, it’s easy to see why the 1968 Detroit Tigers ran away with the American League pennant on their way to a World Series win against a very good […]](https://www.detroitathletic.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/john-fetzer-mayo-smith-1968-detroit-tigers-115x115.jpg "1968 Detroit Tigers were not a team of destiny")
1968 Detroit Tigers were not a team of destiny
Posted on May 2, 2018 | No CommentsIn retrospect, it’s easy to see why the 1968 Detroit Tigers ran away with the American League pennant on their way to a World Series win against a very good […] -
![Hard to believe it was 50 years ago when the city of Detroit was riveted by their baseball team as they captured the pennant and went on to win the […]](https://www.detroitathletic.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/mickey-lolich-willie-horton-1968-detroit-tigers-115x115.png "Exhibit honoring ’68 World Champions to open at Detroit Historical Museum")
Exhibit honoring ’68 World Champions to open at Detroit Historical Museum
Posted on April 17, 2018 | No CommentsHard to believe it was 50 years ago when the city of Detroit was riveted by their baseball team as they captured the pennant and went on to win the […] -
![With spring training right around the corner, I think I’ve found a good way for Detroit Tigers fans to prepare for the upcoming season. Given that this year marks the […]](https://www.detroitathletic.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/norm-cash-1967-city-of-fire-documentary-115x115.png "Documentary “City On Fire” looks back to 1968 and troubled 1967 in Detroit")
Documentary “City On Fire” looks back to 1968 and troubled 1967 in Detroit
Posted on February 13, 2018 | No CommentsWith spring training right around the corner, I think I’ve found a good way for Detroit Tigers fans to prepare for the upcoming season. Given that this year marks the […] -
![Which team was the greatest in the history of the Detroit Tigers? Who would win a series between the ’68 Detroit Tigers and the ’84 Detroit Tigers? How great was […]](https://www.detroitathletic.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Greatest-Detroit-Tigers-teams-115x115.png "Ranking the Detroit Tigers greatest teams")
Ranking the Detroit Tigers greatest teams
Posted on September 25, 2016 | No CommentsWhich team was the greatest in the history of the Detroit Tigers? Who would win a series between the ’68 Detroit Tigers and the ’84 Detroit Tigers? How great was […] -
![Only 13 players in the history of major league baseball have hit two grand slam home runs in one game. Interestingly, ten of them were in the American League. Fans […]](https://www.detroitathletic.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/jim-northrup-detroit-tigers-115x115.jpg "Northrup talked Mayo Smith into playing him the day he hit two grand slams")
Northrup talked Mayo Smith into playing him the day he hit two grand slams
Posted on September 14, 2016 | No CommentsOnly 13 players in the history of major league baseball have hit two grand slam home runs in one game. Interestingly, ten of them were in the American League. Fans […] -
![He was a hero to a generation of Detroit Tiger fans, a tough competitor who took no prisoners on the diamond. He was the star second baseman on a championship […]](https://www.detroitathletic.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dick-mcauliffe-detroit-tigers-obituary-115x115.png "McAuliffe had the heart of a champion")
McAuliffe had the heart of a champion
Posted on May 18, 2016 | No CommentsHe was a hero to a generation of Detroit Tiger fans, a tough competitor who took no prisoners on the diamond. He was the star second baseman on a championship […] -
![He might be the least known member of the 1968 world championship team. Bob Christian played in all of three games for the Detroit Tigers at the tail-end of that […]](https://www.detroitathletic.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/bob-christian-detroit-tigers-1968-115x115.jpg "Long forgotten Bob Christian was a small part of the 1968 Detroit Tigers")
Long forgotten Bob Christian was a small part of the 1968 Detroit Tigers
Posted on December 4, 2015 | No CommentsHe might be the least known member of the 1968 world championship team. Bob Christian played in all of three games for the Detroit Tigers at the tail-end of that […] -
![I boarded the idling bus just as the autumnal dusk began its irrevocable turn towards the dark of the October night. It was no longer day; but not yet evening. […]](https://www.detroitathletic.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Mickey-Lolich-115x115.jpg "1968: When A Tiger & His Town Were Atop the Baseball World")
1968: When A Tiger & His Town Were Atop the Baseball World
Posted on December 14, 2014 | 3 CommentsI boarded the idling bus just as the autumnal dusk began its irrevocable turn towards the dark of the October night. It was no longer day; but not yet evening. […]