¡Hay un Desierto en mi Jardín! / There's a Desert in my Backyard!

I was fortunate to be outside the stadium that 'night' that Gibson hit the winning run. Watching a small tv that was sitting on top of someones car. The city went crazy. I'll never forget it. and I'm honored to have been part of it. Went to a couple of the games that year as well at Tiger Stadium. Met Lance Parrish and Alan Trammell. That summer was the sweetest. Bless you boys for the memories! Go Tigers!

The 1984 season was not only the greatest in Tiger's history but one of the greatest by any baseball team in history. It was done at a time when expansion had not yet watered down the talent of the league and free agency had yet to tear teams apart. The 35 - 5 start by the Tigers that year was one of the greatest accomplishments by a team in any sport. An .875 winning percentage through 40 games! The highlight would be... Read Full Review

I remember the '84 and the '68 seasons, and I was old enough during both to get caught up in the fervor of the pennant drives and the subsequent world series. 1968 was more emotional, by far, but Mr. Cantor rekindles not only memories but gives us the nuances behind the box scores. It was great to go back in time and remember how the team was put together and that fantastic start. Wow, 35 and 5. While nothing will ever replace... Read Full Review