Tigers History Podcast – Episode #006 – Nate Robertson
Nate Robertson pitched for the Tigers from 2003-2009. He is co-owner of the Wichita Wingnuts. He talks about how the Tigers ascended from rock bottom in 2003 to make the World Series in 2006.
Category: Tigers History Podcast
Ever since major league baseball was first played in Detroit in 1880, Detroit sports fans have cheered on the Detroit Wolverines, Detroit Stars, and Detroit Tigers. In this podcast we relive the greatest moments, players, and stories from Detroit baseball history. We talk about legends such as Ty Cobb, Turkey Stearnes, Hank Greenberg, Al Kaline, Willie Horton, Lou Whitaker, and Alan Trammell, and remember the aura of Tiger Stadium. Join us for interviews with former players who wore the Old English D and authors of books about Detroit’s rich baseball past.
Episode #005 – Joe Cox, author of ‘Almost Perfect’
Joe Cox writes about 16 pitchers who lost a perfect game with one out to go in ‘Almost Perfect: The Heartbreaking Pursuit of Pitching’s Holy Grail.’ We talk with him about the three Tigers and one former Tiger who suffered this fate.
Episode #004 – Dan Dillman, Tigers’ batboy in the 1940s
Dan Dillman worked as a batboy at Briggs (Tiger) Stadium from 1948-1950, rubbing shoulders with baseball legends in the visitors’ clubhouse and dugout. He reminisces about his experiences in his book Hey Kid! A Tiger Batboy Remembers. I spoke with Dillman about his memories from his front row seat for baseball history.
Episode #003 – Ron Kaplan, Author of ‘Hank Greenberg in 1938’
Ron Kaplan, author of ‘Hank Greenberg in 1938: Hatred and Home Runs in the Shadow of War,’ talks about Hammerin’ Hank’s historic chase to break Babe Ruth’s record for home runs in a season.
Episode #002 – Jake Wood, Tigers second baseman in the 1960s
Jake Wood, Tigers second baseman in the 1960s, was the first African American to come out of the Tigers’ farm system and become a regular starter on the team.
Episode #001 – Tom Gage, author of ‘The Big 50’
Tom Gage, longtime Tigers beat writer for the Detroit News, talks about his new book, The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Detroit Tigers. 1:08 – remembering Read More …