Darrel Evans homers in 1984 home opener

Martha and the Vandellas’ iconic hit Dancing in the Streets played as Tigers win home opener

ByTom

Martha and the Vandellas’ iconic hit Dancing in the Streets, which was recorded a couple of miles north of the ballpark twenty years ago at the Motown Studios, finally is played over the public address system at Tiger Stadium. Jim Campbell, the Detroit’s GM who thought the lyrics might cause rowdiness in the stands, finally gives into the wishes of his younger fans, resulting in a ballpark tradition of the crowd cheering when Martha Reeves belts out the immortal words,“Can’t Forget the Motor City.”

Bob boone

Pat Ownes unshakes Jim Campbells hand to cancel a trade of future Gold Glove Catcher Bob Boone for Bill Freeham

ByThis Day in Baseball

Dec 2, 1974 – After several rounds of bourbon are consumed by Phillies GM Paul Owens and Detroit General Manager Jim Campbell at the winter meetings‚ Owens agrees to trade promising C Bob Boone and P Larry Christenson to Detroit for veterans Bill Freehan and Jim Northrup. Tomorrow morning‚ Owens won’t recall the trade and…