Kaline to Accept Scully Award Wednesday on Behalf of Harwell

May 3, 2010 by Mike Lynch · Leave a Comment

From Jerry Milani: Tigers Hall Of Famer Al Kaline To Accept Vin Scully Lifetime Achievement Award From Fordhamâ€™s WFUV Radio On Behalf Of Legendary Tigers Broadcaster Ernie Harwell On Wednesday Night, May 5, At Gotham Hall In New York City At WFUV Spring Gala The Hall of Fame â€œVoice of the Detroit Tigers,â€ Ernie Harwell, […]

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Jimmie Foxx Pitching in 1945: A Surprising Story

February 26, 2010 by Arne Christensen · 3 Comments

Back in July 1980, the Boston Globe recalled that Jimmie Foxx’s “final appearance in the majors was as a pitcher. “In 1945, when he was 37, Foxx had slipped badly and was hanging on by his fingertips with the Phillies. One day, Ben Chapman, Phils’ manager, came to Jimmie.” Chapman told Foxx, “We’re desperate. Would […]

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