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George Lee Anderson (Who?) Is Traded to the Phillies, December 23, 1958, Did Anybody Notice?

Sixty-five years ago yesterday, the Dodgers traded journeyman minor league infielder George Lee Anderson to the Phillies for Rip Repulski and two minor league pitching prospects. Did anybody notice? Yawn...

Posted on: December 24, 2023
By: Gary Livacari
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Did Ted Williams Ever Pitch in a Major League Game? You Bet He Did!!

As strange to us as it seems, yes, the great Ted Williams once pitched in a major league game....

Posted on: August 25, 2023
By: Gary Livacari
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Let’s Remember the 1934 World Series and the “Gashouse Gang!”

“Why, they wouldn’t even let us in that league over there. They think we’re just a bunch of ‘gashousers’.” – Leo Durocher, speaking derisively of the American League...

Posted on: March 29, 2022
By: Gary Livacari
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Hank Greenberg Sent Packing From Detroit…For Being Photographed Wearing a Yankee Jersey!

You're probably wondering why I chose for the featured photo a pic of the Tigers' great Hall-of-Famer Hank Greenberg in a Pirates' uniform. Read on to find out why!...

Posted on: January 19, 2022
By: Gary Livacari
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Another Edition of “Baseball’s Forgotten Stars”: Lynwood “Schoolboy” Rowe

“I’d just eat a lot of vittles, climb on that mound, wrap my fingers around the ball and say to it, 'Edna, honey, let's go.'" -Schoolboy Rowe...

Posted on: December 8, 2021
By: Gary Livacari
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1912: Ty Cobb Sets Another Record!

Sportswriter: "Ty, what do you think you'd hit against today's pitching?" Ty Cobb: "Only .300, but you've got to remember - I'm seventy-three!"...

Posted on: August 1, 2021
By: Gary Livacari
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From the Lighter Side: Who Says You Can’t Steal First Base??

“They say it can’t be done, but I saw him do it. In fact, I was standing right on third base, with my eyes popping out when he did it.”...

Posted on: May 14, 2021
By: Gary Livacari
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We’re Contacted by Family Relations of Hall-of-Famer Heinie Manush!

“He always went to Cooperstown every year and to old-timers’ games. He went to everything he was invited to. He loved it because baseball was his life..."

Posted on: May 2, 2021
By: Gary Livacari
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Ty Cobb Re-signs with the Tigers for $4,000!

“I often tried plays that looked recklessly daring, maybe even silly. But I never tried anything foolish when a game was at stake, only when we were far ahead or far behind. -Ty Cobb...

Posted on: November 29, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
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Al Kaline, RIP

The baseball world was saddened to lean this week of the passing of “Mr. Tiger,” Al Kaline. Al died at his home in Bloomfield, Michigan age 85...

Posted on: April 8, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
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Let’s Remember Hank Greenberg!

Thanks to our resident baseball artist, Don Stokes, for reminding us that January 1 is the birthday anniversary of Hank Greenberg...

Posted on: January 1, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
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Another Edition of “Baseball’s Forgotten Stars!” Let’s Remember Elden Auker!

Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically Elden Auker and 1935 World Series Photo Gallery Click on…

Posted on: July 10, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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Follow Up To My Paul Gillespie and “15-Minutes of Baseball Fame” Post!

Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically 1945 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any image below…

Posted on: January 9, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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Beautiful Colorization of Hank Greenberg by Don Stokes!

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Posted on: January 1, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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“Yankee Killer” Frank Lary Passes Away

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Posted on: December 16, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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Briggs Stadium, Detroit, MI, August 29, 1957 – Ted Williams hits his 33rd homer of the season in Red Sox 1-0 win over Tigers

Boston’s Ted Williams rounds third base after blasting his 33rd home run of the season against the Detroit…

Posted on: October 26, 2017
By: Ron Bolton
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More Baseball Trivia! Here’s Something I’ll Bet You Didn’t Know!

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Posted on: October 7, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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The Major League Record for Home Runs in August Could Fall!

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Posted on: August 29, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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Sportsman Park, St Louis, MO, April 21, 1923 – Tigers’ Topper Rigney is a tad early sliding home in 16-1 rout of St Louis Browns

Remember in the movie "Major Leagues" when Willie Mays Hayes slid into second base only to be about…

Posted on: August 15, 2017
By: Ron Bolton
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The Tragic Death of Ty Cobb’s Father

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Posted on: August 9, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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Fenway Park, Boston, MA, May 20, 1961 – A Neil Leifer photo captures action between the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox

A wonderful action shot taken by famed photographer Neil Leifer during a Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox game.…

Posted on: April 20, 2017
By: Ron Bolton
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Another Edition of: “The Sheer Thrill of Victory”

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Posted on: April 5, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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Navin Field, Detroit, MI, October 2, 1935 – Action in Game One of World Series as Tigers look for their first title

It's Game 1 of the World Series, pitting the home team Tigers against the National League champions Chicago Cubs. While…

Posted on: April 1, 2017
By: Ron Bolton
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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, August 14, 1934 – Ruth out at home as Tigers Ray Hayworth applies tag

In the first inning of the first game of a doubleheader, the Yankees Babe Ruth tries to score from…

Posted on: March 30, 2017
By: Ron Bolton
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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, May 9, 1926 – Ty Cobb’s two home runs help Tigers down Yanks in a slug fest 14-10

In his last year with the Detroit Tigers, the great Ty Cobb crosses home plate after hitting one of this…

Posted on: March 28, 2017
By: Ron Bolton
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Bennett Park, Detroit, MI, October 11, 1907 – Tigers continue to give in Cubs fits in World Series in winning Game Four

Leaving Chicago and already down two games to none to the Chicago Cubs in the 1907 World Series, the…

Posted on: March 24, 2017
By: Ron Bolton
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Ty Cobb Re-signs with the Tigers for $4,000!

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Posted on: March 21, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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Bennett Park, Detroit, MI, April 15,1911 – White Sox and Tigers play season opener in a heavy snowstorm

While most of us our dealing with Winter Storm Stella in the northeast, I thought it be a good time…

Posted on: March 14, 2017
By: Ron Bolton
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Fenway Park, Boston, MA, August 24, 1940 – Ted Williams comes in to pitch two innings in relief in 12-1 loss to Detroit

Already losing 11-1 heading into the eighth inning and still another game to play that day, Red Sox skipper Joe…

Posted on: March 8, 2017
By: Ron Bolton
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Navin Field, Detroit, MI, August 3, 1935 – Cleveland’s Roy Hughes sliding into third base spikes up in a 5-4 extra-innings win over Tigers

In the top of the ninth inning, Cleveland Indians pinch-runner Roy Hughes is spikes up as he slides into…

Posted on: February 15, 2017
By: Ron Bolton
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Briggs Stadium, Detroit, MI, June 15, 1948 – Lights are finally on as Detroit becomes last AL team to host night games

The lights are finally on at Detroit's Briggs Stadium for the first time as team owner Walter Briggs finally relents…

Posted on: February 12, 2017
By: Ron Bolton
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Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, October 4, 1935 – A look at the original scoreboard during the 1935 World Series

This picture was taken during the 1935 World Series between the Tigers and Cubs. In the photo you get…

Posted on: February 11, 2017
By: Ron Bolton
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Classic Ty Cobb from Charles Conlon Collection – Colorized by Don Stokes!

Hilltop Park, Manhattan, NY, July 23, 1910 – Here is a Don Stokes colorization on perhaps the most iconic photo…

Posted on: January 29, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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Another Edition of “Baseball’s Forgotten Stars”: Lynwood “Schoolboy” Rowe

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Posted on: January 27, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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Tigers Stadium, Detroit, MI, September 17, 1961 – An angry Mickey Mantle has words for Tigers ace Jim Bunning

Mickey Mantle is not happy with a pitch too close for comfort delivered by the Tiger's Jim Bunning in the…

Posted on: January 10, 2017
By: Ron Bolton
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Attention Cub Fans: Read About Rudy York, the 1930-40’s Version of Kyle Schwarber!

Rudy York and the 1946 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size…

Posted on: January 4, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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George Anderson (Who?) Is Traded to the Phillies, December 23, 1958! Did Anybody Notice??

Sparky Anderson Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size and to start Photo Gallery:…

Posted on: December 23, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Birthday Tribute to Ty Cobb: His Great Season of 1911

Ty Cobb Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size and to start Photo Gallery:…

Posted on: December 18, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Frank Lane Trades Home Run King Rocky Colavito to the Tigers For Batting Champion Harvey Kuenn!

Rocky Colavito, Harvey Kuenn, Frank Lane Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size and…

Posted on: December 16, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Navin Field, Detroit, MI, October 8, 1934 – Cards Jack Rothrock slides home safely under a leaping Mickey Cochrane of the Tigers in World Series action

The Cardinals Jack Rothrock slides home safely under a leaping Mickey Cochrane of the Tigers. Rothrock scored on a…

Posted on: November 18, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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