Kirk Gibson young Tigers outfielder graces the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Kirk Gibson graces the cover of Sports Illustrated

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March 24, 1980, A young Tigers outfielder Kirk Gibson, graces the cover of Sports Illustrated. Gibson will hit 263 in limited playing time with 9 homeruns and 16 RBI. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Sponsor this Page   Listen to Voices From The Past on Our Podcast The Daily Rewind on Apples Podcast | Spotify  | Google | Stitcher…

Cincinnati Reds fire long-time manager Sparky Anderson, who had led the team to five division titles, four pennants, and two World Championships.

Cincinnati Reds fire long-time manager Sparky Anderson, who had led the team to five division titles, four pennants, and two World Championships.

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On November 28, 1978, The Cincinnati Reds fire their nine-year manager, Sparky Anderson, who had led the team to five Division titles, four National League pennants and two World Championships (in 1975 and 1976), and averaged 96 wins per season. The surprise move comes six days after the Reds return from a trip to Japan. Anderson has one year left on a contract and had…

Detroit Tigers second baseman Lou Whitaker wins the American League Rookie of the Year Award

Detroit Tigers second baseman Lou Whitaker wins the American League Rookie of the Year Award

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Detroit Tigers second baseman Lou Whitaker wins the American League Rookie of the Year Award with 21 of 28 first-place votes over Paul Molitor of the Milwaukee Brewers. Whitaker will be the youngest AL Rookie of the Year until Mike Trout passes him in 2012.

Ron LeFlore of the Detroit Tigers establishes an American League record by stealing his 27th consecutive

Ron LeFlore of the Detroit Tigers establishes an American League record by stealing his 27th consecutive

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On August 22, 1978, Ron LeFlore of the Detroit Tigers establishes an American League record by stealing his 27th consecutive base in a 7-3 win over the Minnesota Twins. LeFlore’s streak began on July 16.@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@

John Hiller

The Tigers top Seattle, 4 – 2, in 16 innings, winning on a home run by Lance Parrish

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The Tigers top Seattle, 4 – 2, in 16 innings, winning on a home run by Lance Parrish. Steve Foucault, who pitches the last three innings, gets the win. Relief ace John Hiller tosses 6 2/3 shutout innings. The M’s Ruppert Jones ties a major-league record for CF by making 12 putouts.

Former major league manager Mayo Smith dies at the age of 62

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1977 – Former major league manager Mayo Smith dies at the age of 62. Smith skippered the Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers during a nine-year managerial career, but gained most of his fame when he guided the Tigers to the 1968 World Championship. Smith later scouted for the Oakland Athletics.

Detroit Tigers pitching sensation Mark Fidrych tears cartilage in his left knee

Detroit Tigers pitching sensation Mark Fidrych tears cartilage in his left knee

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On March 21, 1977, Detroit Tigers pitching sensation Mark Fidrych tears cartilage in his left knee. The injury will require surgery, which will short-circuit the career of the 1976 American League Rookie of the Year. In 1976, Fidrych gained national attention for his strange gyrations and mannerisms on the mound, which earned him the nickname…