The Detroit Tigers greatest moments from all eras I could find footage from. This list is my opinion, but if you think I messed up or missed something comment what it is below
The Dan Dickerson calls are the best. A protégé of Ernie, he continues to carry the torch of narrative baseball on the radio. Tigers fans should be be proud to have him.
Anyone else miss Ernie Harwell as much as I do? (He stood there like the house by the side of the road and watched it go by). Possibly the most respected man in Detroit sports history.
It kinda amazes me Ernie Harwell doesnt really get as much respect as other Hall of Fame MLB announcers... I feel like hes always been way way underrated and never gets the credit he really deserves. Especially when it comes to his one liners, home run calls, duration of his career, and other things of that nature... if you ask me hes def easily a top 5 mlb broadcaster of all time.... the dude literally spent I think 42 years calling tigers games....
Harwell, Kaline...heard and watched when I was nine. Heard and watched them when I was 22 and back from Nam with broken bones and wounds. They helped me through it. No less than that. Thank you, gentlemen.
There aren't too many people you can say many good things about, yet it's still not enough. Not many people that after doing so, there is absolutely no "but this...", or "but that...". There's absolutely nothing bad to say about Ernie Harwell, such a rare and incredible man.
Never forget the series of 68... my Parents bought our first Color set and we all sat around it to watch Detroit win ... a memory that I will take to my grave...
Moment number 3 should have been number 1 in my opinion. It was cool watching Gibson blast that HR, but the Tigers were already winning, not to mention up 3 games to 1. In 68 the Tigers were down 3 games to 1 and came back to win the World Series winning the last 2 games on the road, beating the great Bob Gibson in game 7.
I agree, Lance Parrish homered off Goose Gossage earlier to put the Tigers ahead. 5-4. Gossage didn’t want to pitch to Lance who was waiting in the batters box before Gibson, as he homers earlier thinking he could handle Gibson. After Gibson’s 3 run homer, he struck Lance out. He should have walked Gibson as Dick Williams wanted. The Tigers most likely would have still won 5-4. 🤷🏻♂️
2006 also. To do what they did to get into the playoffs after so many horrible seasons...to beat the unbelievably LOADED Yankees in the playoffs... and then the A's in dramatic style... really disappointing we couldn't finish.
Mikey's only career home run. Did he have a charmed World Series or what? Unbelievable. People seem to forget he retired as the all-team leader for strike outs by a lefty (Steve Carlton passed him, not sure who holds it now). 217 wins. WS MVP. 15 wins or better 8 out of 16 years, including a 25 win campaign. And zero love from the Hall? I know he lost his share and his ERA is up there a bit but he was a helluva pitcher back in the day. According to Tim McCarver, Roger Maris warned the Cards. He said McClain was good but look out for Lolich. The guy is nasty. As an aside, why Brock didn't slide that day is still beyond me. I think if he does, the Cards may have put us away. Thanks Lou! Gotta take umbrage with Denny's 30th win coming in at 22.. Something that hadn't been done since Dizzy Dean in 34 and given today's specialists and 5-man rotations will likely never be done again? That's gotta be top-five. Same goes for Fidrych against the Yankees on Monday Night Baseball. It wasn't part of any post-season magic but it was a cultural phenomena. The Bird became the Word that night. And MAN, did we need it. That game's gotta be top-ten at least. I can't look at that blown call by Joyce that cost Galarraga his perfect game. I sat in the same spot on my couch for every pitch of that game. The man was flat out dealing. Best pitching performance I've ever seen by a Tiger. Not overpowering, just complete, total command. And to get ripped off like that? I remember calling my best friend and we were both BESIDE OURSELVES!!!! 😡Galarraga handled it with more grace than I've ever seen. Still pisses me off to this day though. Look how far down the line Joyce was. I know he apologized and all but don't get me started on that lazy SOB... And staying with the pitching, was Morris a post-season stud or what? Three titles with three different teams and even though he was wearing a Twins uniform his 10 inning 1-0 shutout in Game 7 to beat the Braves was one of my personal top-five sports moments of all time, let alone baseball. I loved the 84 team, and no doubt, the shear drama of Gibby doing that against Gossage was tremendous. The back and forth between Gibby and Sparky, ("He don't wanna walk you") the arms extended at the end, all of it makes the moment the top-five for sure but to be honest, we all knew the Padres were cooked. The Tigers were light years better. Personally, I wanted the Cubs that year but their quirky thing about no lights at Wrigley cost them home field and most likely a trip to the Series. No, the 68 team winning the Series has to be #1. To come back from 3 to 1 down, against that Card team, and beating Bob Gibson to do it? Lolich? On two days rest? After what we went through in 67 with the riots? The healing effect that club had on the city was unlike anything in my lifetime. There is the story of the telegram the Apollo 8 Crew got thanking them for saving 1968. Well, that's what that club did for Detroit. Still, you can tell from my lengthy monologue (which likely no one will get through) that I loved your video. Thanks for posting it. Went to my first game in the old stadium in 67 (Earl Wilson beat the Red Sox) and have been a diehard fan ever since, 54 years and going strong. I'm sure there were some special moments prior to 68 with Greenberg, Cobb, Cochrane, Newhouser and Gehringer (I worked with his sister in-law by the way, lovely lady) but video for those would be hard to find. I enjoyed the ride here very much. Sharing it now. Thanks again. Go Get Em Tigers! PS: To the 7 people who gave it a thumbs down. Up yer ass!
That was the very best sparky yelling at Gibson " he don't wanna walk you" gives Gibson the hand gestures to use that bat !!! Omg , line drive into the upper deck. !!!!! Game over, tigers are the champions!!!!! Bill burnem, jax Florida. Awesome 😎.
Jonny Stack. How true. It makes me feel sick every time I watch it. But how classy was Galarraga the next day taking the line up card on to the field and putting his hand on the umpires shoulder and telling him it was ok and that he forgives him. A gem of a man.
Yeah you could see on the ump's face, almost immediately, I hope I didn't blow that. But there a life lesson parents should use in the fact that the next day, he was accountable, sorrowful that his mistake cost that kid a life changing historical moment. And in return, Gallaraga wasn't angry, but tried to comfort him. Were human we all make mistakes, just own it, try to learn from it and leave it in the past. As a recovering addict with 6 years clean now, I see the value in that
Seriously such an amazing video! Just all these moments flood me back with all my great childhood memories watching the Tigers and all the runs to the ALCS and the world series... Mike Illitch is literally one of the greatest sport team owners of all time... He literally spent any and everything to try and bring the tigers a world series before he passed away.. I know we didnt get one, but I'll forever be grateful for all the fantastic memories he gave me as a child and young man.. And were not even counting all the memories he gave me as the Red Wings owner as well... All those Stanley Cups he brought to Dtown!!! Detroit vs Everybody...
Man seeing Miggy between 2007-2016 is so awesome. Reminds you of the historical prowess we to witness. He was the absolute best to do it in his generation and we as tigers fans got to watch it everyday.
1907, 1908, 1909: three consecutive AL championships 1934: AL Champions 1935: Tigers win World Series, Hank Greenberg wins AL MVP and hits .328 with 36 homers and 168 RBIs. 1940: AL champions 1945: AL and World Series champions
I 100% agree bro that those should be on the list of top 50 moments somewhere throughout.. but this is youtube, and if there isn't video to attach to these moments, realistically it isnt gonna be added man.. let's be honest.. because I thought the same thing when the list had ZERO mention of Ty Cobb.. then I realized I'm kinda smart and its 2020 and most of the list will be of memories within the last 50ish years or so... and let's be real, the list was pretty badass man...
we are all behind our baseball team.... go get em Tigers.... I really remember 1968, I lived near Metro Airport, We painted our roofs to welcome them home.
I think 68 Tigers game 7 should be # 1, after being down 3 games to 1, and beating Bob Gibson in game 7 smh.............btw, no showing of the 10 run 3rd inning, with Northrups grand slam capper in game six of that series ??? But thanks for putting all this together, was good to watch.
What thrill this was! I've been a huge Tiger fan since 1955, & was this ever a treat to watch. My favorite was always Al Kaline, but we've quite a few more stars to cheer on, haven't we? Absolutely amazing. Thanks!!
... with an extremely heavy emphasis on the last 15 years. A single to win an opening day game, while completely ignoring everything pre 1968, including World series victories?? Come on...
Loved every minute of this. Thanks so much. Was hoping for Tommy Matchick's walkoff against the Orioles in '68, but I'm sure it was probably just a radio call. Ernie did a great job with that one.
I watched the 68 series, and the 84 series. Both great Tiger teams. But...there's something about that 2006 club. They're my favorite Tiger team. That Ordonez home run. I've watched it so many times. LEFT FIELD! No "Way back, it's gone!" No. Just...LEFT FIELD! The WS didn't turn out like I would've liked, but that club was special to me. They brought Baseball back to life in Detroit in just a few months.
Roy Goodhand. One of the greatest players of all time. One of the grestest announcers of all time. One of the greatest people of all time. Thank you Al Kaline, for all the joy you brought to Tigers fans. Cheers to you Roy, for this well placed comment.
Baseball is the craziest of sports. When it comes to the playoffs, regularly it doesn't matter if you're the most talented team. It doesn't even matter if you have a ton of momentum, like the Tigers had in 87. When it comes to playoff baseball, literally anything goes, and that was on full display. Truly a shame. Ugh, that Minnesota series was such a nightmare!
I thank you for the time and effort you put into compiling this retrospective. I am really glad you said greatest moments from all eras that you could find footage for. There were many more. I certainly do not agree with number one. The number one moment for me will always be Mickey Lolich jumping into Freehan's arms after the foul ball was caught capping the Tigers overcoming a three game deficit to become the 1968 World Champions. I remember watching that game on TV. Nothing will ever top that!!!!! Also in game five you did not get the essence of that great moment when Detroit scored the runs to begin their remarkable comeback. The real moment there was when manager Mayo Smith decided not to pinch hit for Lolich, and Mickey game through with a base hit. That is the highlight there. It set up Kaline's hit. Another great moment, is one that there is only an audio clip for. It was when Don Wert, a weak hitting third baseman got a base hit to score Al Kaline to allow the Tigs to clinch the 1968 pennant. I will never forget the great Ernie Harwell's words, "Let's listen to the bedlam here at Tiger Stadium." I was listening to that game on the radio. I will never forget that moment. 1968 alone must have had at least 10 great moments that would top many on your list. July 19 Tom Matchik's dramatic clutch home run at Tiger Stadium to give the Tigers a come from behind win over the Orioles. June 24 - Jim Northup hit two grand slams in one game. September 1 - Denny McLain initiates a triple play against the Orioles with the bases loaded solidifying his 27th victory. Yet another where there is no footage, was Norman Cash's first homerun to clear the right field roof in Tiger Stadium. I was actually at that game and saw it. I was 11 years old and I thought Cash was Superman. That is just a few that I was fortunate enough to witness. I really enjoyed your video, thanks again.
Great video! I was at 19:59, my dad wanted to leave at the top of the 9th to beat traffic but I hadn't been to a Tigers game in almost 5 years and the tickets were my birthday present from my uncle so I convinced him to stay. It was a good choice to stick around, suffice it to say.
Owtownballa, we can all argue that you left some big moments off the list, but being a life long Tigers fan (53 years), I know you would have to do a top 250 to capture most of them. But this is a great video that brought back many cherished memories. Cheers to you my friend. And cheers to all my fellow Tigers fans. We rock.
How could you miss Kaline scoring the pennant-winning run in '68?! (That wasn't even on the list but should've at LEAST been in the top 10!!!) Or Kaline belting his 307th HR to pass Greenberg as the all-time team leader?! Or Kaline's HOF induction?! Also, one of the great catches of all-time: Mickey Stanley full-out running, back to the plate, into deep center at Tiger Stadium and diving for and catching the ball as he slid across the warning track. (every bit as great as the Mays catch in the 50's!) Enjoyed this immensely but you did miss a few that were that were more than worthy.
They are the definition of a blue collar team in a blue collar town. They fight and claw and usually come up short, but that makes the wins all the sweeter when they happen.
Just great memories from my childhood up to my early 60’s. Great job putting this together. I loved watching it. 68 and 84 World Series champs. The great run of baseball teams and players in Comerica from 06-14. 9 years of good to great baseball. You almost forget how good they were for such an extended period of time, given the poor state of the franchise over the last 6 seasons.
Thank you for also including the radio broadcast from the 2006 ALCS walk off. That’s my favorite call and favorite tigers moment of all time. After they sucked my entire childhood, fireworks in 06. It was incredible. Too bad St Louis smoked em in the series though.
I had forgotten how good Kenny Rogers was with the Tigers. Glad to see it. They all blend together for me, but it's so nice to relive these moments. A few that come to mind from early on: Jim Bunning's no hitter. Rocky Colovito hitting 3 (or was it 4) home runs in a game. And... Nothing can beat having 31 wins in a season, for Dennis McClain!
1983 saw Milt Wilcox near miss a perfect game. Not sure it would make this list, but I remember it. 1979 saw Disco Demolition Night. That was in Chicago, but was a rare double header sweep for the perennial 5th place Tigers.
Look at those crowds @ Comerica. Ahhhh the good ole days. They have fallen sooooooo bad. Many of these make me smile...... BIG smiles. Yet, the way they play now, the way mgnt has f*ed this up induces me to cry. (I'm 68)
That was great. I was only gonna watch 50-40 but I couldn't stop. What about Denny McClain , he may have messed up later , but 31 wins is thirty one wins. Thanks for the good memories. I first started following the Tigers in 61, Charlie Maxwell, Rocky Colovito , Harvey Kueen, Chico Fernandez , Frank Kart, Jim Bunnings, Paul Foytak. Thanks , again, you made my day.
Somewhere in my collection of VHS tapes I have the complete games of moments 24 and 17. I was 16 years old at the time and a die hard Tiger fan. My favorite player was Darrell Evans, who was nice enough to give me an autograph and take a picture with me, when I met him in 1986. As far as moment 20 is concerned, let's not forget the GREAT catch that Jackson made in the top of the 9th. Had he not caught that ball, the "missed" Jim Joyce call wouldn't even be an issue. Much respect to Jim Joyce for owning up to his mistake.
You’d think the Tigers are a recent expansion team instead of one of the charter teams of the AL. The vast majority of these “great moments” are in the 21st Century. 1935, 1945, 1968, 1984 - those are the championship years.
Thanks for this video!! Well done!! The perfect video to watch as we near opening day! Personally I would’ve included the 1935, and 1945 World Series clinchers (tough to find good quality film I would guess.) and put the 68 World Series number one. Still, small potatoes. I appreciate all the hard work in putting this video together. God bless.
That year of 1984 for the Detroit tigers was one awesome year they made history starting off the year I forgot about that 35 and 5 that's unheard of 35 wins and five losses just ran over everybody wow had the best manager that ever will be sparky I mean the team was just complete travel where to go up the middle Gibson on right field the bullpen was just I can't even put it in words you had a right-hander and a left-handed closer was just too much I don't think there will be another team that would dominate baseball like the tigers did in. 1984
56:14- I was at this game with my dad. In fact, when there were 2 OUT, the whole stadium started singing: "Na Na Na Na, Na Na Na Na, Hey, hey, hey, goodbye!" to the Yankees. I actually started the singing, and the whole ballpark joined in.
Surprised Miggy getting the Triple Crown isn't higher. It's quite a bit more rare than a franchise winning a World Series even back to back. Being from Detroit I knew Gibson's homerun was going to be #1. Even though it was just a home run it was something I always saw on TV growing up. Everyone always referenced it even though it was just a home run. I was at the game when Cecil Fielder knocked it over the roof in the old Tiger Stadium. That's probably my favorite home run but for obvious reasons.
Though it was not televised, I would have like to have seen "heard" the play when Don Wert drove in Al Kaline in late September 1968 to give Detroit the pennant.
Great compilation of Tiger highlights! Brings back many memories of the Tigers overall, the players and the fans that supported the Tigers through good and bad. Ever consider a volume 2? Larry Herndon crushing a home run into the second deck in center field on opening day 1986 (I think). Even a few highlights of home runs at old Tiger Stadium. Reggie Jackson 71' All Star game, Roger Maris, etc, etc. Great video! Thank you.
Great job on the whole thing! I bet it took a while to put this together. Totally nit picking (again, this was great), you should've included the entire sequence leading up to Gibby's homer. The meeting at the mound when Dick Williams asks Gossage "You're talking about striking him out?" and Sparky telling Gibby "He don't wanna walk you"...........
Horton throwing out Brock with Freehan blocking the plate was not only the greatest play in Tigers history but the greatest play in Michigan sports history.
The saddest part about watching this video is knowing that, in the 4 years since its been posted, there are only 2 things that should be added to this video. Miggy #500 and #3000
Great memories!!!! How in the HELL did we not win a world title between 06 and 12 will always be a life mystery. GO TIGERS! 💪
I know!
The Dan Dickerson calls are the best. A protégé of Ernie, he continues to carry the torch of narrative baseball on the radio. Tigers fans should be be proud to have him.
I like Dickerson's persona when he's describing things, but I'm not a fan of his home run calls. They seem kind of forced.
We’re honestly spoiled with Dickerson
Dan is too professional and lets the description of play get it in the way of play. Should be in TV booth
@@TheVCRTimeMachine Not feeling that. They seem utterly genuine, to me.
@@frank215n Have you heard the other 29 play-by-play guys?
#1: "He don't wanna walk you!"-Sparky
Thanks Kirk Gibson! I watched that game with my Dad! Sincerely... A hugh Detroit fan!!! You made my Dad...and our city proud!!!
Anyone else miss Ernie Harwell as much as I do? (He stood there like the house by the side of the road and watched it go by). Possibly the most respected man in Detroit sports history.
It kinda amazes me Ernie Harwell doesnt really get as much respect as other Hall of Fame MLB announcers... I feel like hes always been way way underrated and never gets the credit he really deserves. Especially when it comes to his one liners, home run calls, duration of his career, and other things of that nature... if you ask me hes def easily a top 5 mlb broadcaster of all time.... the dude literally spent I think 42 years calling tigers games....
Harwell, Kaline...heard and watched when I was nine. Heard and watched them when I was 22 and back from Nam with broken bones and wounds. They helped me through it. No less than that. Thank you, gentlemen.
@@lurking0death Thank you, sir.
There aren't too many people you can say many good things about, yet it's still not enough. Not many people that after doing so, there is absolutely no "but this...", or "but that...". There's absolutely nothing bad to say about Ernie Harwell, such a rare and incredible man.
@@johnboehmer6683 Well said and I agree whole heartedly
Never forget the series of 68... my Parents bought our first Color set and we all sat around it to watch Detroit win ... a memory that I will take to my grave...
Watching this the night before Opening Day 2024. Go Tigers baby!
Moment number 3 should have been number 1 in my opinion. It was cool watching Gibson blast that HR, but the Tigers were already winning, not to mention up 3 games to 1. In 68 the Tigers were down 3 games to 1 and came back to win the World Series winning the last 2 games on the road, beating the great Bob Gibson in game 7.
Far more dramatic, impactful, no question.
I agree with you 100%, my immediate thoughts exactly.
I agree, Lance Parrish homered off Goose Gossage earlier to put the Tigers ahead. 5-4. Gossage didn’t want to pitch to Lance who was waiting in the batters box before Gibson, as he homers earlier thinking he could handle Gibson. After Gibson’s 3 run homer, he struck Lance out. He should have walked Gibson as Dick Williams wanted. The Tigers most likely would have still won 5-4. 🤷🏻♂️
This was put together by a younger person that probably didn't experience '84 and most certainly didn't experience '68
It’s so sad they didn’t win in 2013. That was their year
2006 also. To do what they did to get into the playoffs after so many horrible seasons...to beat the unbelievably LOADED Yankees in the playoffs... and then the A's in dramatic style... really disappointing we couldn't finish.
Fidrych was out of a movie. amazing.
I was 9 years old when Fidrych had that incredible season in 76. The greatest gift anyone could give a kid that age. Amazing indeed.
Mikey's only career home run. Did he have a charmed World Series or what? Unbelievable. People seem to forget he retired as the all-team leader for strike outs by a lefty (Steve Carlton passed him, not sure who holds it now). 217 wins. WS MVP. 15 wins or better 8 out of 16 years, including a 25 win campaign. And zero love from the Hall? I know he lost his share and his ERA is up there a bit but he was a helluva pitcher back in the day. According to Tim McCarver, Roger Maris warned the Cards. He said McClain was good but look out for Lolich. The guy is nasty. As an aside, why Brock didn't slide that day is still beyond me. I think if he does, the Cards may have put us away. Thanks Lou!
Gotta take umbrage with Denny's 30th win coming in at 22.. Something that hadn't been done since Dizzy Dean in 34 and given today's specialists and 5-man rotations will likely never be done again? That's gotta be top-five. Same goes for Fidrych against the Yankees on Monday Night Baseball. It wasn't part of any post-season magic but it was a cultural phenomena. The Bird became the Word that night. And MAN, did we need it. That game's gotta be top-ten at least.
I can't look at that blown call by Joyce that cost Galarraga his perfect game. I sat in the same spot on my couch for every pitch of that game. The man was flat out dealing. Best pitching performance I've ever seen by a Tiger. Not overpowering, just complete, total command. And to get ripped off like that? I remember calling my best friend and we were both BESIDE OURSELVES!!!! 😡Galarraga handled it with more grace than I've ever seen. Still pisses me off to this day though. Look how far down the line Joyce was. I know he apologized and all but don't get me started on that lazy SOB... And staying with the pitching, was Morris a post-season stud or what? Three titles with three different teams and even though he was wearing a Twins uniform his 10 inning 1-0 shutout in Game 7 to beat the Braves was one of my personal top-five sports moments of all time, let alone baseball.
I loved the 84 team, and no doubt, the shear drama of Gibby doing that against Gossage was tremendous. The back and forth between Gibby and Sparky, ("He don't wanna walk you") the arms extended at the end, all of it makes the moment the top-five for sure but to be honest, we all knew the Padres were cooked. The Tigers were light years better. Personally, I wanted the Cubs that year but their quirky thing about no lights at Wrigley cost them home field and most likely a trip to the Series.
No, the 68 team winning the Series has to be #1. To come back from 3 to 1 down, against that Card team, and beating Bob Gibson to do it? Lolich? On two days rest? After what we went through in 67 with the riots? The healing effect that club had on the city was unlike anything in my lifetime. There is the story of the telegram the Apollo 8 Crew got thanking them for saving 1968. Well, that's what that club did for Detroit.
Still, you can tell from my lengthy monologue (which likely no one will get through) that I loved your video. Thanks for posting it. Went to my first game in the old stadium in 67 (Earl Wilson beat the Red Sox) and have been a diehard fan ever since, 54 years and going strong. I'm sure there were some special moments prior to 68 with Greenberg, Cobb, Cochrane, Newhouser and Gehringer (I worked with his sister in-law by the way, lovely lady) but video for those would be hard to find. I enjoyed the ride here very much. Sharing it now. Thanks again.
Go Get Em Tigers!
PS: To the 7 people who gave it a thumbs down. Up yer ass!
Gotta update this to include Miggy's 500th homerun
That was the very best sparky yelling at Gibson " he don't wanna walk you" gives Gibson the hand gestures to use that bat !!! Omg , line drive into the upper deck. !!!!! Game over, tigers are the champions!!!!! Bill burnem, jax Florida. Awesome 😎.
Galarraga getting robbed is always hard to watch. I feel bad for everyone in that situation.
His career didn’t really pan out the way I thought it would after the blown call also. It’s too bad for Galaraga and Jim Joyce
Jonny Stack. How true. It makes me feel sick every time I watch it. But how classy was Galarraga the next day taking the line up card on to the field and putting his hand on the umpires shoulder and telling him it was ok and that he forgives him. A gem of a man.
@@stevenbender66 I agree and would add that both Galarraga and Joyce showed a lot of class by the way they handled things.
@@tracycc123 agreed.
Yeah you could see on the ump's face, almost immediately, I hope I didn't blow that. But there a life lesson parents should use in the fact that the next day, he was accountable, sorrowful that his mistake cost that kid a life changing historical moment. And in return, Gallaraga wasn't angry, but tried to comfort him. Were human we all make mistakes, just own it, try to learn from it and leave it in the past. As a recovering addict with 6 years clean now, I see the value in that
Seriously such an amazing video! Just all these moments flood me back with all my great childhood memories watching the Tigers and all the runs to the ALCS and the world series... Mike Illitch is literally one of the greatest sport team owners of all time... He literally spent any and everything to try and bring the tigers a world series before he passed away.. I know we didnt get one, but I'll forever be grateful for all the fantastic memories he gave me as a child and young man.. And were not even counting all the memories he gave me as the Red Wings owner as well... All those Stanley Cups he brought to Dtown!!! Detroit vs Everybody...
Great comment.
Well said....
Man seeing Miggy between 2007-2016 is so awesome. Reminds you of the historical prowess we to witness. He was the absolute best to do it in his generation and we as tigers fans got to watch it everyday.
1907, 1908, 1909: three consecutive AL championships
1934: AL Champions
1935: Tigers win World Series, Hank Greenberg wins AL MVP and hits .328 with 36 homers and 168 RBIs.
1940: AL champions
1945: AL and World Series champions
I 100% agree bro that those should be on the list of top 50 moments somewhere throughout.. but this is youtube, and if there isn't video to attach to these moments, realistically it isnt gonna be added man.. let's be honest.. because I thought the same thing when the list had ZERO mention of Ty Cobb.. then I realized I'm kinda smart and its 2020 and most of the list will be of memories within the last 50ish years or so... and let's be real, the list was pretty badass man...
You got the footage?
Kirk Gibson's high fives made this a super classic moment! I have never seen a better high fives! Classic!
I'm in my mid-sixties, have been a lifelong Tigers' fan. Man, did I enjoy this!!!
we are all behind our baseball team.... go get em Tigers.... I really remember 1968, I lived near Metro Airport, We painted our roofs to welcome them home.
I think 68 Tigers game 7 should be # 1, after being down 3 games to 1, and beating Bob Gibson in game 7 smh.............btw, no showing of the 10 run 3rd inning, with Northrups grand slam capper in game six of that series ??? But thanks for putting all this together, was good to watch.
I’m now 61 and whoever made this list must be 40 or under 😳
Absolutely 💯
What thrill this was! I've been a huge Tiger fan since 1955, & was this ever a treat to watch. My favorite was always Al Kaline, but we've quite a few more stars to cheer on, haven't we? Absolutely amazing. Thanks!!
Good list but should have said top 50 moments from the video age.
... with an extremely heavy emphasis on the last 15 years. A single to win an opening day game, while completely ignoring everything pre 1968, including World series victories?? Come on...
What an amazing video!!!! The memories...wow!!!!! Thank you so much for this video!!!!!
Loved every minute of this. Thanks so much. Was hoping for Tommy Matchick's walkoff against the Orioles in '68, but I'm sure it was probably just a radio call. Ernie did a great job with that one.
May the bird be winning in heaven, a joy to watch!
I miss the old stadium. And yes, been there, i am from MI.
I watched the 68 series, and the 84 series. Both great Tiger teams. But...there's something about that 2006 club. They're my favorite Tiger team. That Ordonez home run. I've watched it so many times. LEFT FIELD! No "Way back, it's gone!" No. Just...LEFT FIELD!
The WS didn't turn out like I would've liked, but that club was special to me. They brought Baseball back to life in Detroit in just a few months.
Great video! Only thing I'd have added was Doug Foster's AL record setting 9 consecutive strikeouts in 2012. We'll call it #51 haha
Fister, not Foster. It's okay though my spellcheck tried doing the same thing....lol
Thank you for using the Cleveland feed in #36...one of my favorites for sure.
“And that ball...is...GONE!
...No it’s not.” 😂
BREAKING: 4/6/2020: RIP AL KALINE
Roy Goodhand. One of the greatest players of all time. One of the grestest announcers of all time. One of the greatest people of all time. Thank you Al Kaline, for all the joy you brought to Tigers fans. Cheers to you Roy, for this well placed comment.
@@stevenbender66 by far the greatest Detroit Tiger I ever saw play.
I got to meet him in July of 2019. He was a gracious man.
'87 Tigers should have won it all.
Baseball is the craziest of sports. When it comes to the playoffs, regularly it doesn't matter if you're the most talented team. It doesn't even matter if you have a ton of momentum, like the Tigers had in 87. When it comes to playoff baseball, literally anything goes, and that was on full display. Truly a shame. Ugh, that Minnesota series was such a nightmare!
I thank you for the time and effort you put into compiling this retrospective. I am really glad you said greatest moments from all eras that you could find footage for. There were many more. I certainly do not agree with number one. The number one moment for me will always be Mickey Lolich jumping into Freehan's arms after the foul ball was caught capping the Tigers overcoming a three game deficit to become the 1968 World Champions. I remember watching that game on TV. Nothing will ever top that!!!!!
Also in game five you did not get the essence of that great moment when Detroit scored the runs to begin their remarkable comeback. The real moment there was when manager Mayo Smith decided not to pinch hit for Lolich, and Mickey game through with a base hit. That is the highlight there. It set up Kaline's hit.
Another great moment, is one that there is only an audio clip for. It was when Don Wert, a weak hitting third baseman got a base hit to score Al Kaline to allow the Tigs to clinch the 1968 pennant. I will never forget the great Ernie Harwell's words, "Let's listen to the bedlam here at Tiger Stadium." I was listening to that game on the radio. I will never forget that moment.
1968 alone must have had at least 10 great moments that would top many on your list.
July 19 Tom Matchik's dramatic clutch home run at Tiger Stadium to give the Tigers a come from behind win over the Orioles.
June 24 - Jim Northup hit two grand slams in one game.
September 1 - Denny McLain initiates a triple play against the Orioles with the bases loaded solidifying his 27th victory.
Yet another where there is no footage, was Norman Cash's first homerun to clear the right field roof in Tiger Stadium. I was actually at that game and saw it. I was 11 years old and I thought Cash was Superman.
That is just a few that I was fortunate enough to witness.
I really enjoyed your video, thanks again.
Great video! I was at 19:59, my dad wanted to leave at the top of the 9th to beat traffic but I hadn't been to a Tigers game in almost 5 years and the tickets were my birthday present from my uncle so I convinced him to stay. It was a good choice to stick around, suffice it to say.
As a Tiger fan ....this is STUNNING !!
Owtownballa, we can all argue that you left some big moments off the list, but being a life long Tigers fan (53 years), I know you would have to do a top 250 to capture most of them. But this is a great video that brought back many cherished memories. Cheers to you my friend. And cheers to all my fellow Tigers fans. We rock.
How could you miss Kaline scoring the pennant-winning run in '68?! (That wasn't even on the list but should've at LEAST been in the top 10!!!) Or Kaline belting his 307th HR to pass Greenberg as the all-time team leader?! Or Kaline's HOF induction?! Also, one of the great catches of all-time: Mickey Stanley full-out running, back to the plate, into deep center at Tiger Stadium and diving for and catching the ball as he slid across the warning track. (every bit as great as the Mays catch in the 50's!) Enjoyed this immensely but you did miss a few that were that were more than worthy.
Absolute right you are.
Should say top 50 since 1990 (except for Bergman hr)
Great video..i was at a couple of these games. Brought tears to my eyes watching them again. Tiger baseball...
That Vasgersian call on the Inge homer was fucking fire!!!
Bergman's 13 pitch at bat was against the Blue Jays. That should have been way higher than 40.
They are the definition of a blue collar team in a blue collar town. They fight and claw and usually come up short, but that makes the wins all the sweeter when they happen.
Dope video! Can't wait for the next
Mario and Rod were a good combo that situation that happened is funny,but i think mario voice /rods knowledge complemented each other...
How awesome was this ? Memory lane baby
Just great memories from my childhood up to my early 60’s. Great job putting this together. I loved watching it. 68 and 84 World Series champs. The great run of baseball teams and players in Comerica from 06-14. 9 years of good to great baseball. You almost forget how good they were for such an extended period of time, given the poor state of the franchise over the last 6 seasons.
Thank you for also including the radio broadcast from the 2006 ALCS walk off. That’s my favorite call and favorite tigers moment of all time. After they sucked my entire childhood, fireworks in 06. It was incredible. Too bad St Louis smoked em in the series though.
I met Cecil Fielder when I was working a kiosk at a mall around 1993- he was gracious and gave me his autograph for my 10 year old son.
I had forgotten how good Kenny Rogers was with the Tigers. Glad to see it.
They all blend together for me, but it's so nice to relive these moments. A few that come to mind from early on: Jim Bunning's no hitter. Rocky Colovito hitting 3 (or was it 4) home runs in a game. And... Nothing can beat having 31 wins in a season, for Dennis McClain!
😅That was just totally awesome. I was spellbound watching memories.
How classy were the Chicago fans for Jack Morris' no hitter. Cheers to them.
Did I miss Gibby's 5 consecutive GAME WINNING RBIS? MLB record.
Great vid! Only one I think you missed was 1935 World Series game 6 walk off
Is there a You Tube video of that game? If not a video available, he couldn't include it.
Why isn't this in the vid? Detroit’s Fister sets AL record for K’s against Royals. it should be in here.
1983 saw Milt Wilcox near miss a perfect game. Not sure it would make this list, but I remember it.
1979 saw Disco Demolition Night. That was in Chicago, but was a rare double header sweep for the perennial 5th place Tigers.
I wouldn't call this accurate, but it was fun to watch. Tiger Stadium had much more "top" moments than what happened at Comerica.
Great compilation. Go tigers.
I got to see the 84 tigers play 10 times that year. I played baseball for years but turn to hockey hahahaha well football then hockey.
Look at those crowds @ Comerica. Ahhhh the good ole days. They have fallen sooooooo bad. Many of these make me smile...... BIG smiles. Yet, the way they play now, the way mgnt has f*ed this up induces me to cry. (I'm 68)
That was great. I was only gonna watch 50-40 but I couldn't stop.
What about Denny McClain , he may have messed up later , but 31 wins is thirty one wins.
Thanks for the good memories.
I first started following the Tigers in 61, Charlie Maxwell, Rocky Colovito , Harvey Kueen, Chico Fernandez , Frank Kart, Jim Bunnings, Paul Foytak.
Thanks , again, you made my day.
I remember watching 2:51 live from home. One of my top Tigers memories!
Thank you for that!! Great video!
Somewhere in my collection of VHS tapes I have the complete games of moments 24 and 17. I was 16 years old at the time and a die hard Tiger fan. My favorite player was Darrell Evans, who was nice enough to give me an autograph and take a picture with me, when I met him in 1986.
As far as moment 20 is concerned, let's not forget the GREAT catch that Jackson made in the top of the 9th.
Had he not caught that ball, the "missed" Jim Joyce call wouldn't even be an issue. Much respect to Jim Joyce for owning up to his mistake.
Makes me miss the early teens tigers 🐅
You’d think the Tigers are a recent expansion team instead of one of the charter teams of the AL. The vast majority of these “great moments” are in the 21st Century.
1935, 1945, 1968, 1984 - those are the championship years.
"It's GONE!"
"No It's not...Granderson caught it!"
Thanks for the chills. So many great memories.
Thanks for this video!! Well done!! The perfect video to watch as we near opening day! Personally I would’ve included the 1935, and 1945 World Series clinchers (tough to find good quality film I would guess.) and put the 68 World Series number one. Still, small potatoes. I appreciate all the hard work in putting this video together. God bless.
Great video, TY for putting this together
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That year of 1984 for the Detroit tigers was one awesome year they made history starting off the year I forgot about that 35 and 5 that's unheard of 35 wins and five losses just ran over everybody wow had the best manager that ever will be sparky I mean the team was just complete travel where to go up the middle Gibson on right field the bullpen was just I can't even put it in words you had a right-hander and a left-handed closer was just too much I don't think there will be another team that would dominate baseball like the tigers did in.
1984
I was at game 4 of the ALCS in 2006 with my brother. Wow was it an amazing experience
My all time favorite Detroit Tigers team was the 2006 Tigers, just special stuff that year
Willie Horton getting Brock at home plate is #1, and it isn't even a close call. The most important play in Detroit sports history, bar none.
A fun video montage...it reminded me of when the Tigers weren't terrible.
You should have added all the moments from 1909 ish until 1945 Cobb Greenburg etc etc.
How did you miss Dmitri Young's 3 homers on Opening Day?
56:14- I was at this game with my dad. In fact, when there were 2 OUT, the whole stadium started singing:
"Na Na Na Na, Na Na Na Na, Hey, hey, hey, goodbye!" to the Yankees. I actually started the singing, and the whole ballpark joined in.
Surprised Miggy getting the Triple Crown isn't higher. It's quite a bit more rare than a franchise winning a World Series even back to back. Being from Detroit I knew Gibson's homerun was going to be #1. Even though it was just a home run it was something I always saw on TV growing up. Everyone always referenced it even though it was just a home run. I was at the game when Cecil Fielder knocked it over the roof in the old Tiger Stadium. That's probably my favorite home run but for obvious reasons.
Not even a Tigers fan but great stuff.
Though it was not televised, I would have like to have seen "heard" the play when Don Wert drove in Al Kaline in late September 1968 to give Detroit the pennant.
Ah. Memories.
Great compilation of Tiger highlights! Brings back many memories of the Tigers overall, the players and the fans that supported the Tigers through good and bad. Ever consider a volume 2? Larry Herndon crushing a home run into the second deck in center field on opening day 1986 (I think). Even a few highlights of home runs at old Tiger Stadium. Reggie Jackson 71' All Star game, Roger Maris, etc, etc. Great video! Thank you.
Should've shown Avila getting plunked after Guillen HR and Weavers meltdown.
Oh J Grubb was my fav always rooting for him
Great job on the whole thing! I bet it took a while to put this together. Totally nit picking (again, this was great), you should've included the entire sequence leading up to Gibby's homer. The meeting at the mound when Dick Williams asks Gossage "You're talking about striking him out?" and Sparky telling Gibby "He don't wanna walk you"...........
Great Video! Thank you!
Cecil roofing a bomb out of tiger stadium
... Detoilet Tigers--always finding new and imaginative ways to lose!
Not many highlights from the 2012 World Series, LOL. I could see why.
I watched the raji Davis walk off slam when we were down three live
Notice how few (if any) of these happened once Cheapskate Chrissy inherited the team.
Horton throwing out Brock with Freehan blocking the plate was not only the greatest play in Tigers history but the greatest play in Michigan sports history.
#13 - the walkoff hit was by Jim Northrup, not Norm Cash
im a big fan of yours
EXCELLENT!
AbsolAbsolutely love it
No way you put the Ordonez HR's ahead of beating Bob Gibson in 68, NO WAY.
The 1984 Tigers was a locomotive train that couldn't be stopped. Tenacious. I'll take that team against anyone
Maybe it’s recency bias but Dan Dickersons calls are epic
The saddest part about watching this video is knowing that, in the 4 years since its been posted, there are only 2 things that should be added to this video. Miggy #500 and #3000
Also, Miggy's final at bat in his final game.
2012 Game 4 ALDS, A's come back from 3-1 in the bottom of the 9th inning to win 4-3.