1. Bill Freehan (1961-1976): All-Star, Gold Glove, 1968 World Champion, 200 HR
2. Mickey Cochrane (1934-1937): HOF, 1934 AL MVP, All Star, 1935 World Champion, Player-Manager; taught the Tigers to win
3. Lance Parrish (1977-1986): All-Star, Silver Slugger, Gold Glove, 1984 World Champ, 324 HR, Former single season HR champ for Catchers
4. Ivan Rodriguez (2004-08): All-Star, Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, signing turned the Tigers around
5. Birdie Tebbetts (1937-1947): All Star
6. Mickey Nettleton (1991-94): All-Star, Silver Slugger, Three 30+ HR seasons
7. Johnny Bassler (1921-1927): .304 career hitter
8. Oscar Stanage (1910-1925)
9. Paul Richards (1943-1946): 1945 World Champion
10. Matt Nokes (1986-1990): All-Star, 32 HR in rookie year (1987)
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
The Greatest Detroit Tigers Pitchers Part 2: The Left Handers
1. Hal Newhouser (1939-53): HOF, All-Star, 2x MVP, 200 Tiger wins, 4x 20 game winner (led league each time), 29 wins (1944), 25 wins (1945), 26 wins (1946), 2x ERA leader, 2x K leader, 2x 200+ Ks, 2 wins 1945 WS, 1945 World Champion, 1944 Pitcher of the year, 1945 pitcher of the year, 1945 triple crown, 33 SHO, 3.07 Tiger ERA
2. Mickey Lolich (1963-75): 20 wins twice, 25 wins in 1971, 2832 career K’s, 7x 200+ K’s, Led league 308 Ks (1971), 3-0 1968 WS, HR 1968 WS, All-Star, WS MVP, 207 Tiger wins, 39 SHO, 1968 World Champion
3. Earl Whitehill (1923-32): 133 Tiger wins, double digit wins every full year as Tiger, 16+ wins (5x)
4. Frank Tanana (1985-92): 6x double digit wins, Beat Toronto 1-0 (1987), 96 Tiger wins
5. Ed Killian (1904-10): double digit wins (6x), 25 wins (1907), 23 wins (1905), 1905 SHO leader (8), 100 Tiger wins, 2.38 ERA
6. Harry Coveleski (1914-18): 3x 20 Game winner, 67 Tiger wins, 2.34 ERA
7. Hank Aguirre (1958-67): 1962 ERA Leader (2.21), 3x double digit wins, All-Star, 64 Tiger wins
8. Ed Siever (1901-02, 1906-08): Double digit wins 3x, 18 wins 2x, 1902 ERA Leader (1.91), 60 Tiger wins
9. Bill Hoeft (1952-59): Double Digit wins (3x), 20 wins (1956), 1955 SHO leader (7), All-Star, 74 Tiger wins
10. Mike Maroth (2002-07): 50 Tiger wins
2. Mickey Lolich (1963-75): 20 wins twice, 25 wins in 1971, 2832 career K’s, 7x 200+ K’s, Led league 308 Ks (1971), 3-0 1968 WS, HR 1968 WS, All-Star, WS MVP, 207 Tiger wins, 39 SHO, 1968 World Champion
3. Earl Whitehill (1923-32): 133 Tiger wins, double digit wins every full year as Tiger, 16+ wins (5x)
4. Frank Tanana (1985-92): 6x double digit wins, Beat Toronto 1-0 (1987), 96 Tiger wins
5. Ed Killian (1904-10): double digit wins (6x), 25 wins (1907), 23 wins (1905), 1905 SHO leader (8), 100 Tiger wins, 2.38 ERA
6. Harry Coveleski (1914-18): 3x 20 Game winner, 67 Tiger wins, 2.34 ERA
7. Hank Aguirre (1958-67): 1962 ERA Leader (2.21), 3x double digit wins, All-Star, 64 Tiger wins
8. Ed Siever (1901-02, 1906-08): Double digit wins 3x, 18 wins 2x, 1902 ERA Leader (1.91), 60 Tiger wins
9. Bill Hoeft (1952-59): Double Digit wins (3x), 20 wins (1956), 1955 SHO leader (7), All-Star, 74 Tiger wins
10. Mike Maroth (2002-07): 50 Tiger wins
Sunday, July 25, 2010
The Greatest Detroit Tiger Pitchers Part I: The Right Handers
1. Jack Morris (1977-90): Winningest pitcher of the 80s, 20 game winner 2x, League leading 14 wins (1981), 200+ Ks 3x, led league 232 K’s (1983), 24 SHO, led league 6 SHO (1986), All-Star, 2-0 1984 WS, 3-1 postseason, 1981 pitcher of the year, MLB Network pitcher of the 80s, 198 Tiger wins, 1984 No-Hitter, 1984 World Champion
2. Tommy Bridges (1930-46): All-Star, 194 Tiger wins, 20 wins (3x), 1936 wins leader (23), 1932 SHO leader (4), 33 SHO, Strikeout leader (2x), 1935 and 1945 World Champion, 4-1 WS Record, One of the most popular athletes of his era.
3. Denny McLain (1963-70): 1968 World Champion, 1968-69 Cy Young, 1968 MVP, 5x 16+ wins, 3x twenty game winner, 31 wins (1968), 1969 Wins leader (24), 1968 CG leader (28), 1969 SHO leader (9), 300+ Innings (2x), 190+ Ks (3x), 280 Ks (1968), All-Star, 117 Tiger wins, 26 SHO
4. Hooks Dauss (1912-26): 3x 20 game winner, 223 career wins (All Time Leader), 3.30 career ERA, 22 SHO
5. George Mullin (1902-13): 5x 20 game winner, 29 game winner (1909), No-Hitter (1912), 209 Tiger wins, 2.76 Tiger ERA, 34 SHO, 3-3 W-L in WS, 1.86 WS ERA
6. Dizzy Trout (1939-52): All-Star, 1945 World Champion, 20 wins (2x), 27 wins (1944), 1944 ERA leader (2.12), 33 CG (1944), 1944 SHO leader (7), 1943 SHO leader (5), 0.66 ERA (1945 WS), 1943 Wins leader (20), 161 Tiger wins, 34 SHO, 3.20 Tiger ERA
7. Frank Lary (1954-63): The Yankee Killer, All-Star, Gold Glove, 20 game winner (2x), Led league w/ 21 wins (1956), 3x CG leader, 3x IP leader, 123 Tiger wins
8. Jim Bunning (1955-63): Hall of Fame, All-Star, No-Hitter (1958), Led league 20 wins (1957), IP Leader (1957), 2x Strikeout leader, 190+ K’s: 4x, 200+ K’s: 2x, 7x double digit wins, 17+ wins (4x), 118 Tiger wins
9. Virgil Trucks (1941-52, 1956): 2 No-Hitters (1952), 7x double digit wins, 19 wins (1949), 1949 SHO Leader (6), 1949 K leader (153), 1945 World Champion, All-Star, 114 Tiger wins
10. Bill Donovan (1903-12, 1918): 7x double digit wins, 25 wins (1907), Led league 34 CG (1907), 187 K’s (1903), 140 Tiger wins
2. Tommy Bridges (1930-46): All-Star, 194 Tiger wins, 20 wins (3x), 1936 wins leader (23), 1932 SHO leader (4), 33 SHO, Strikeout leader (2x), 1935 and 1945 World Champion, 4-1 WS Record, One of the most popular athletes of his era.
3. Denny McLain (1963-70): 1968 World Champion, 1968-69 Cy Young, 1968 MVP, 5x 16+ wins, 3x twenty game winner, 31 wins (1968), 1969 Wins leader (24), 1968 CG leader (28), 1969 SHO leader (9), 300+ Innings (2x), 190+ Ks (3x), 280 Ks (1968), All-Star, 117 Tiger wins, 26 SHO
4. Hooks Dauss (1912-26): 3x 20 game winner, 223 career wins (All Time Leader), 3.30 career ERA, 22 SHO
5. George Mullin (1902-13): 5x 20 game winner, 29 game winner (1909), No-Hitter (1912), 209 Tiger wins, 2.76 Tiger ERA, 34 SHO, 3-3 W-L in WS, 1.86 WS ERA
6. Dizzy Trout (1939-52): All-Star, 1945 World Champion, 20 wins (2x), 27 wins (1944), 1944 ERA leader (2.12), 33 CG (1944), 1944 SHO leader (7), 1943 SHO leader (5), 0.66 ERA (1945 WS), 1943 Wins leader (20), 161 Tiger wins, 34 SHO, 3.20 Tiger ERA
7. Frank Lary (1954-63): The Yankee Killer, All-Star, Gold Glove, 20 game winner (2x), Led league w/ 21 wins (1956), 3x CG leader, 3x IP leader, 123 Tiger wins
8. Jim Bunning (1955-63): Hall of Fame, All-Star, No-Hitter (1958), Led league 20 wins (1957), IP Leader (1957), 2x Strikeout leader, 190+ K’s: 4x, 200+ K’s: 2x, 7x double digit wins, 17+ wins (4x), 118 Tiger wins
9. Virgil Trucks (1941-52, 1956): 2 No-Hitters (1952), 7x double digit wins, 19 wins (1949), 1949 SHO Leader (6), 1949 K leader (153), 1945 World Champion, All-Star, 114 Tiger wins
10. Bill Donovan (1903-12, 1918): 7x double digit wins, 25 wins (1907), Led league 34 CG (1907), 187 K’s (1903), 140 Tiger wins
Thursday, July 22, 2010
All Time Detroit Tiger Relief Pitchers
Minimum 150 Games:
1. John Hiller (1965-80): 1968 World Champion, All-Star, double digit wins (3x), 1973 Saves leader (38), 17 wins (1974), 87 wins, 125 saves, 2.83 ERA
2. Todd Jones (1997-2001, 2006-08): 2000 Saves Leader (42), All-Star, Rolaids Relief, 30+ saves 5x, 235 Tiger saves, All-Time Tigers saves leader
3. Willie Hernandez (1984-89): 1984 World Champion, All-Star, Cy Young, MVP, 36 Tiger wins, 2.98 ERA, 120 Tiger saves
4. Aurelio Lopez (1979-85): Double digit wins (3x), 1984 World Champion, 10-1 (1984), 13 wins (1980), All-Star, 20+ saves (2x), 53 Tiger wins, 85 Tiger saves
5. Al Benton (1938-48): All Star, 1945 World Champion, 1940 Saves leader (17), double digit wins (3x), 71 Tiger wins, 45 Tiger saves
6. Mike Henneman (1987-95): All-Star, Double digit wins (3x), 57 Tiger wins, 154 Tiger saves
7. Doug Brocail (1997-2000): 60+ appearances (3x), 3.06 ERA 234 K’s/273 IP
8. Terry Fox (1961-66): 26 wins, 2.77 ERA, 55 Saves
9. Jamie Walker (2002-06): 70+ Appearances (2x)
10. Fred Gladding (1961-67): 26 Tiger wins, 2.70 ERA, 33 Tiger saves
1. John Hiller (1965-80): 1968 World Champion, All-Star, double digit wins (3x), 1973 Saves leader (38), 17 wins (1974), 87 wins, 125 saves, 2.83 ERA
2. Todd Jones (1997-2001, 2006-08): 2000 Saves Leader (42), All-Star, Rolaids Relief, 30+ saves 5x, 235 Tiger saves, All-Time Tigers saves leader
3. Willie Hernandez (1984-89): 1984 World Champion, All-Star, Cy Young, MVP, 36 Tiger wins, 2.98 ERA, 120 Tiger saves
4. Aurelio Lopez (1979-85): Double digit wins (3x), 1984 World Champion, 10-1 (1984), 13 wins (1980), All-Star, 20+ saves (2x), 53 Tiger wins, 85 Tiger saves
5. Al Benton (1938-48): All Star, 1945 World Champion, 1940 Saves leader (17), double digit wins (3x), 71 Tiger wins, 45 Tiger saves
6. Mike Henneman (1987-95): All-Star, Double digit wins (3x), 57 Tiger wins, 154 Tiger saves
7. Doug Brocail (1997-2000): 60+ appearances (3x), 3.06 ERA 234 K’s/273 IP
8. Terry Fox (1961-66): 26 wins, 2.77 ERA, 55 Saves
9. Jamie Walker (2002-06): 70+ Appearances (2x)
10. Fred Gladding (1961-67): 26 Tiger wins, 2.70 ERA, 33 Tiger saves
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
The Greatest Detroit Tiger Designated Hitters
1. Dmitry Young (2002-06): All-Star, 3 HR game on opening day, 20 HR twice, .297 in 2003.
2. Rusty Staub (1976-79): 90+ RBI three times, 100+ twice
3. John Grubb (1983-87): Hit .333 in 1986, 1984 World Champion, Pinch hitter extraordinaire
4. Marcus Thames (2004-09): 26 HR in 2006
5. Champ Summers (1979-81): hit .313, .297, and .255
2. Rusty Staub (1976-79): 90+ RBI three times, 100+ twice
3. John Grubb (1983-87): Hit .333 in 1986, 1984 World Champion, Pinch hitter extraordinaire
4. Marcus Thames (2004-09): 26 HR in 2006
5. Champ Summers (1979-81): hit .313, .297, and .255
Sunday, July 18, 2010
The Greatest Detroit Tiger Centerfielders
1. Ty Cobb (1905-26): HOF, .366 career hitter, 1909 Triple Crown, 1911 MVP, 11 Batting Titles, Holds the record for holding records!
2. Mickey Stanley (1964-78): Gold Glove, 1968 World Champion, Played SS in WS
3. Curtis Granderson (2004-09): All-Star, 2x Triple leader, 20-20-20-20 player (2007)
4. Barney McCaskey (1939-42, 1946): 1940 AL Hit leader, .312 career hitter
5. Hoot Evers (1941, 1946-52, 1954): All-Star, Hit .300 three times, cool name
6. Chet Lemon (1982-90): All-Star, Should have won GG, 1984 World Champion, One of the great WS catches in 1984.
7. Ron Leflore (1974-79): All-Star, 1978 SB Leader, 1978 singles leader
8. Doc Cramer (1942-48): 1945 World Champion, .296 career hitter
9. Johnny Groth (1946-52, 1957-60): .279 career hitter
10. Jimmy Barrett (1901-05): .291 career, 1903 OBP leader
Action Jackson does not yet qualify, but has a chance to make it all the way to #2.
2. Mickey Stanley (1964-78): Gold Glove, 1968 World Champion, Played SS in WS
3. Curtis Granderson (2004-09): All-Star, 2x Triple leader, 20-20-20-20 player (2007)
4. Barney McCaskey (1939-42, 1946): 1940 AL Hit leader, .312 career hitter
5. Hoot Evers (1941, 1946-52, 1954): All-Star, Hit .300 three times, cool name
6. Chet Lemon (1982-90): All-Star, Should have won GG, 1984 World Champion, One of the great WS catches in 1984.
7. Ron Leflore (1974-79): All-Star, 1978 SB Leader, 1978 singles leader
8. Doc Cramer (1942-48): 1945 World Champion, .296 career hitter
9. Johnny Groth (1946-52, 1957-60): .279 career hitter
10. Jimmy Barrett (1901-05): .291 career, 1903 OBP leader
Action Jackson does not yet qualify, but has a chance to make it all the way to #2.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Every Champ/Every Sport: 1971-2010 Part V
Post 5 of 5:
Five or more championships:
11x Champs:
Los Angeles Lakers- 11 (1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987-88, 2000-02, 2009-10)
7x Champs:
Montreal Canadians-7 (1973, 1976-79, 1986, 1993)
New York Yankees- 7 (1977-78, 1996, 1998-2000, 2009)
6x Champs:
Boston Celtics- 6 (1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986, 2008)
Chicago Bulls- 6 (1991-3, 1996-8)
Pittsburgh Steelers-6 (1974-5, 1978-9, 2005, 2008)
5x Champs:
Alabama Crimson Tide Football-5 (1973, 1978-9, 1992, 2009)
Dallas Cowboys- 5 (1971, 1977, 1992-3, 1995)
Edmonton Oilers- 5 (1984-5, 1987-8, 1990)
Miami Hurricane Football-5 (1983, 1987, 1989, 1991, 2001)
San Francisco 49ers- 5 (1981, 1984, 1989-90, 1994)
USC Trojan Football-5 (1972, 1974, 1978, 2003-04)****
Five or more championships:
11x Champs:
Los Angeles Lakers- 11 (1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987-88, 2000-02, 2009-10)
7x Champs:
Montreal Canadians-7 (1973, 1976-79, 1986, 1993)
New York Yankees- 7 (1977-78, 1996, 1998-2000, 2009)
6x Champs:
Boston Celtics- 6 (1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986, 2008)
Chicago Bulls- 6 (1991-3, 1996-8)
Pittsburgh Steelers-6 (1974-5, 1978-9, 2005, 2008)
5x Champs:
Alabama Crimson Tide Football-5 (1973, 1978-9, 1992, 2009)
Dallas Cowboys- 5 (1971, 1977, 1992-3, 1995)
Edmonton Oilers- 5 (1984-5, 1987-8, 1990)
Miami Hurricane Football-5 (1983, 1987, 1989, 1991, 2001)
San Francisco 49ers- 5 (1981, 1984, 1989-90, 1994)
USC Trojan Football-5 (1972, 1974, 1978, 2003-04)****
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