Ep. 26: Ruppert Jones, outfielder on the 1984 Tigers
Ruppert Jones talks about his 12-year major league career, his 1984 championship season with the Tigers, and life after baseball.
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Ep. 25: Rick Huhn, author of 'The Chalmers Race,' on Ty Cobb's controversial batting title in 1910
Rick Huhn tells the story of the controversial batting race between Ty Cobb and Nap Lajoie in 1910 and the lasting impact it had on Major League Baseb...
Ep. 24: Brayan Pena, catcher on the 2013 Tigers
Brayan Pena managed the Tigers West squad to the Gulf Coast League championship this week. He was the backup catcher on the 2013 Tigers.
Ep. 23: Brendan Donley on collecting oral histories of the 1968 World Series for his new book 'An October to Remember'
Brendan Donley talked to over two dozen players and participants in the 1968 World Series and stitched together their oral histories for the 50th anni...
Ep. 22: Mitch Lutzke, author of 'The Page Fence Giants'
In the late 19th century, Adrian, Michigan, was home to a nationally-known team of African American All-Stars. Mitch Lutzke tells their nearly forgott...
Ep. 21: Adam Darowski of HallOfStats.com on Tigers Hall of Fame snubs
Adam Darowski of HallOfStats.com and SABR presents his All-Hall-of-Fame Snub Tigers team.
Ep. 20: Sridhar Pappu, author of 'The Year of the Pitcher'
Sridhar Pappu talks about Bob Gibson, Denny McLain, and the unforgettable 1968 season
Ep. 19: Brian Martin, author of 'The Detroit Wolverines'
Brian Martin talks about the Detroit Wolverines, the city's first Major League Baseball team, who won the National League pennant in 1887.
Ep. 18: Dan Dickerson, radio voice of the Tigers
Dan Dickerson talks about his memories of Tiger Stadium, and taking over for the legendary Ernie Harwell.
Ep. 17: Burge Carmon Smith, author of 'The 1945 Detroit Tigers'
Burge Carmon Smith talks about Detroit's forgotten champions, the 1945 Tigers.