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Heated, Nearly Deadly Michigan Rivalry Soon To Take National Stage
Posted: 6th May 2010 by Johnny Lawrence in NHL
Replay the Series: Fueled by Gatorade will pit the Detroit Catholic Central Shamrocks and Trenton Trojans against one another on Fox Sports Net this Sunday at 9 pm. In a replay of the 1999 high school game in which Trojan defenseman Kurt LaTarte almost lost his life, viewers across the United States can watch these bitter Michigan rivals resolve the outcome of the game they never completed.
Tied 4-4 in ...
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The distance between the Pistons’ home and their fan base is greater than any of Detroit’s other three major league teams. Situated in Auburn Hills, the extreme northern end of Detroit’s metropolitan area, the Palace is worth adding the extra mileage. Late owner Bill Davidson built the Pistons’ first modern facility in 1988, after sharing three unsuitable venues the ...
Flying Tiger: Austin Jackson Might Be Detroit’s Next Rookie of the Year
Posted: 20th April 2010 by Johnny Lawrence in MLB
Less than six months into his Tigers career, Jackson is working to dilute Detroit's memory of former fan favorite Curtis Granderson. From day one, management hoped the 23-year-old would fill Granderson's role: to man Comerica Park's cavernous center field and set the table for the big boppers. Jackson has quickly surpassed the expectations thrust upon him. Last spring, Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson dubbed him the best athlete in the ...
Gerald Laird: Catcher’s Improved Bat Could Unify Detroit Tigers Lineup
Posted: 21st March 2010 by Johnny Lawrence in MLB
Gerald Laird might have been the best catcher in baseball in 2009—defensively.
But Detroit's catcher forgot to pack his bat when he left Spring Training.
His seventh campaign was his most disappointing at the plate. In 413 at-bats, Laird limped to a .225 batting average, four homers, and 33 runs batted in, all while providing top-notch defense. With an on-base percentage well-below .300 (.278), he was a major blockage in Detroit's light-hitting ...
A Michigan Thing: Ryan Miller and Brian Rafalski Among Locals Leading US in Olympic Competition
Posted: 22nd February 2010 by Johnny Lawrence in NHL
No state has more ties to US Olympic hockey than Michigan.
Always well-represented, high-level area talents like Mike Modano, Doug Weight, and Pat LaFontaine donned the red, white, and blue in previous Games.
In Vancouver, Michigan sent another accomplished crop of icers.
Forty percent of the squad claims a connection to the Mitten, including the country's two standout participants so farùgoaltender Ryan Miller anddefenseman Brian Rafalski. Some grew up there, while others played ...
Elite.
Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander finally earned the adulation with a remarkable 2009 campaign.
Starting on May 10, May's American League Pitcher of the Month led the Tigers on a 147-day first place expedition. Though Detroit was dramatically unseated by Minnesota in the 163rd game, it was no fault of Verlander's.
Among AL Triple Crown pitching categories, Verlander ran away with the strikeout title (269), shared the lead in wins (19) with ...
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Paul Swaney, a fellow Bleacher Report writer, set off on a mission to compile the baseball stadium experiences of writers in each MLB city. Below is my assignment reviewing the Motor City's home.
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Construction
Completed in 2000, Comerica Park ushered the Tigers into the 21st century. A stark contrast from rustic Tiger Stadium, DetroitÆs new wide-aisled, well-decorated home features many amusements for both adults and children.
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