Tiger shortstop Ed Brinkman commits an error, ending his major league record of 72 games and 331 total chances without making a misplay.

On August 5, 1972 — Tiger shortstop Ed Brinkman commits an error, ending his major league record of 72 games and 331 total chances without making a misplay. Brinkman’s miscue doesn’t prevent the Tigers from upending the Cleveland Indians, 4-3. The 30 year-old Tiger infielder wins his only Gold Glove this season.