1966 – Chuck Dressen dies of a heart attack in Detroit, at age 67. He had managed the Tigers earlier in the season.

On August 10, 1966 — 1966 – Chuck Dressen dies of a heart attack in Detroit, at age 67. He had managed the Tigers earlier in the season.

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