former major league pitcher; played for A's, Mariners & Tigers; with Vida Blue, Paul Lindblad & Rollie Fingers combined for the first four-pitcher combined no-hitter in MLB history
JFK - Head of the Blue Key Society of Southwestern Louisiana Institute at Lafayette (now ULL) who met and got photographed with future President Kennedy at the Crowley Rice Festival in 1959
MLB pitcher - detroit tigers (1990-92, 96), minnesota twins (1996-97), colorado rockies (1993), montreal expos (1993), tampa bay devil rays (1998-99), philadelphia phillies (1999-2000)
MLB outfielder, P.H. from 1952-60 for the Dodgers, Tigers.Helped save the 55 World Series with a spectacular left field catch while batting .333 with 3 RS, HR, 3 RBI's. Best season was 1956 (292 AB) had 53 RS, 11 doubles, 8 triples, 16 HR's, 58 RBI's
In 1954 Ed Andrews was the New York Yankees' first Negro League pitcher. Unfortunately Andrews never panned out as expected or he and not Elston Howard would have been the first black player in team history.
MLB pitcher for the Tigers, Red Sox, and Browns from 1933-42. Best known for winning a World Series game in 1933 as a rookie. Best seasons 1935 with 18-7 record, led league with best w - l percentage, and 1937 with 17-9 record with one save
MLB pitcher 1990-2003 for Braves, Red Sox, Reds, Tigers. All - Star. NLCS MVP 1991. Best in 1991 with 18-8, 3.38 ERA & 1993 with 18-6, 2.94 ERA. Four World Series (1x Champ) going 1-2 with 3.41 ERA
Right-handed pitcher who debuted for the Cardinals in 1972, appeared in a few games for them again in 1974, and pitched some games for the Tigers in 1975, 1976, and 1977. He unfortunately died from leukemia in 1994
Born 1916.Last living female 'Monuments Men' of the 2nd wave of Monuments Men which began their work after the war had ended. She is related to writer Virginia Woolf
Born: November 20, 1929 in Long Beach, CA Signed by the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent in 1950Debut: September 17, 1954 Final Game: September 25, 1960 Died: April 6, 2004 in Las Vegas, NV
Former major league second baseman; played for Expos, White Sox, Mariners, Indians, Athletics, Tigers; also played in Japan (Nankai/Fukuoka Daieh Hawks); former Vice President of Development for the Mets
American Actress - Movie - 'Luckytown' (2000), 'Sharkskin 6'(2005), 'Dreamz: The Movie' (2013). TV Series - 'Baywatch' (regular, tho uncredited)(1992-1993), 'Rollerjam' (1999)
MLB pitcher from 1942-51 with Yankees, Cubs, Phillies, Pirates, and Tigers. Was 3-2 in three World Series of 1942, 43, and 45. Best season in 1945 going 21-7 with one save and led league in ERA with 2.65
Actor Director Writer active from the 50's into the 70's. Directed several religous themed films in the 50's. Appeared in small tv roles. Was the son of censor Joseph Breen
MLB 3rd baseman from 1984-89 for Giants, Padres, Tigers. All - Star in 1986. In 1985 led league in hit - by - pitch with 11. Best year was 1985 as a rookie with 50 RS, 20 doubles, 3 triples, 16 HR, 61 RBI, .271 BA
MLB P.H. & outfielder from 1963-75 for Tigers. Best seasons in 1968 with 95 AB had .370 BA and 1971
with 195 AB hit 2 doubles, 3 triples, 11 HR, and a .338 BA
MLB outfielder from 1953-64 for Braves, Tigers. Led League in following: Stolen Bases in 1953, 54 & 55;
Triples in 1956 & 60; runs scored (112) in 1960. In 1958 World Series got 7 hits, one was a home run, and batted .412
American Former Male Comedian & Actor - TV Series - 'The George Burns & Gracie Allen Show' (1950-1958). Movie - 'Six of a Kind' (1934), 'Oh God!' 1977), ' The Sunshine Boys' (1975), '18 Again!' (1988), 'A Damsel In Distress' (1937) Plus Many More Roles
German ww2 ME262 pilot born 1924. Was never in the Wehrmacht; author - The last of the few: An Me.262 Pilot remembers, flew the buckner 181, 131, fw 44, ar 66, f-13, w33, w34, ju86, ju88, ju52, me110, me210, me40, me262, klemm 35, sg38, kranich
American Female American Football Player - Defence Back/Fullback. Lingerie/Legends Football League (LFL) 'Baltimore Charm' (2010-2013 ) 'Las Vegas Sin' (2014-2015)
MLB pitcher 1961-71 for Angels, Twins, Mets, Indians, Tigers. Cy Young & ERA title in 1964, going 20-9, 4 saves, 1.65 ERA with league leading 11 shutouts & iIn 1967 was 20-14, save, 2.73 ERA and led league with most CG (18)., including a no - hitter
Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association; played 1B for Diamondbacks, Padres, Mets, Tigers, Yankees, Red Sox; 1X All-Star; played college basketball at San Diego State & University of Arizona; former MLB Network studio analyst
MLB third baseman, shortstop and second baseman trom 1934-37 for the Tigers. Best season had .255 batting average.
Despite size 5'11' was given nickname of the 'Flea' due to irritating the opponents
Born 1922, Father of Joe Coleman of the Tigers of the 1970s, he was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1942 for the Philadelphia A's. He served in the Navy during WW II from 1943-1945 and, back in the majors, he was an all-star in 1948
WWII - Mine Platoon of the Anti-Tank Company, 69th Infantry Division, 271st Regiment. First combat at the 'Siegfried Line' in February 1945; crossed the Rhine on March 27, 1945; arrived at the KZ Buchenwald one day after its liberation
Director/actor/writer 'Return to Tarawa: The Leon Cooper Story' 'Random Passage'/4 years Naval officer in WW2. Landing craft officer-Boat Group Commander for my ship-landing assault troops on the beaches of six Japanese island strongholds
MLB outfielder from 1929-48 for A's, Red Sox, Senators, Tigers. 5x All - Star. Known as 'Flit'. Career BA of .297. Led league in hits in 1940, 7x in At - Bats.
Two World Series (Tigers championship in 1945) with
.387 BA and 6 RBI
U.S. Air Force brigadier general (Ret.)& author 'Around the World with LBJ: My Wild Ride As Air Force One Pilot', White House Aide, & Personal Confidant/Military aide & chief Air Force One pilot under President Lyndon B. Johnson
Paul Dean Crow: 6' 4', right - handed pitching prospect drafted in the 10th round by the Mariners in 1993. Born August 21, 1972, he appeared in 32 games for the Detroit Tigers in 1998
former major league shortstop; played for Cubs, Phillies, Tigers, Cardinals, Giants, Yankees & Dodgers; coached and managed in the major/minor leagues; currently a special assistant to Lou Pinella
Author;'Just A Kid, A Guard at the Nuremberg Trials' 18 years old when drafted in 1944, into infantry. Found himself standing guard over Nazi war criminals, & watched as atrocities were described in detail throughout the Nuremberg Trails
former major league second baseman; played for Boston/Milwaukee Braves & Detroit Tigers; played football, baseball & basketball at University of Iowa; member of University of Iowa Sports Hall of Fame
WWII veteran, born in 1913, believed to be the oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor. He served on the USS W> Virginia during the attack, and later served in the Korean War
Baseball player played for the Philadelphia A's, Red Sox, Yankees 1923-28, Boston Braves and Detroit Tiger. World Series appearances in the 1922,23,26-28 for the Yankees. He played mostly at 3rd base,shortstop and a little 2nd base and outfield
U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to the White House detail during the Kennedy years, Duncan served as the advance agent for Fort Worth during the Texas visit in November 1963
MLB catcher 1968-81 for Mets, Pirates, Tigers, Expos. Best in 1972 (325 at - bats) had 17 doubles, 3 triples, 8 HR. 1969 World Series Champ for Mets with one at - bat
MLB outfielder from 1941-56 with Tigers, Red Sox, Giants, Orioles, and Indians. Led league with 11 triples in 1950, also getting 35 doubles, 21 home runs, 100 runs scored, 103 RBI's with a .323 average
former MLB pitcher during the 80s/90s for Tigers, Angels, Indians / former Manager for 2013 World Champion Red Sox; pitching coach during 2007 WS Championship; currently works in Reds organization
MLB pitcher 1976-80 for Tigers. 2x All - Star. 'The Bird' was best as R.O.Y. in 1976.by winning ERA Title with 2.34, going 19-9. Fan favorite as he used to talk to the baseball. Career (5 seasons) was 29-19 with 3.10 ERA
MLB first baseman and outfielder from 1939-49 for the Tigers, Indians, and Pirates. Best season was 1942 hitting 14 home runs, scoring 71 runs, 82 RBI's with a .292 batting average
former major league pitcher; played for Tigers & Angels; also played in Japan for Chunichi Dragons; first pitcher to give up home runs to four consecutive batters
MLB catcher, 1st Baseman from 1961-76 for Tigers. 11x All - Star, 6 as starter. 5x Gold Gloves. Best season in 1964 with 69 RS, 14 doubles, 8 triples, 18 HR, 80 RBI, .300 BA. In 1968 W.S. had double, 2 RBI. Brother - In - Law is Dan O'Brien
former MLB player - detriot tigers (1948-53), cleveland indians (1953-54), baltimore orioles (1956-60), kansas city athletics (1956), chicago white sox (1960-61), boston red sox (1961), new york mets (1962)
former major league/Nippon Professional baseball outfielder; played for Giants, Twins, Tigers and Yomiuri Giants; 2X World Series champion; 1X Japan Series champion (1994)
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder. Previously played for the Detroit Tigers (2004-2009), New York Yankees (2010-2013), New York Mets (2014-2017), Los Angeles Dodgers (2017), and Toronto Blue Jays (2018). 3x MLB All - Star
MLB pitcher from 1941-57 for the Indians, Tigers. Best seasons were 1945 going 19-9, save, 2.55 ERA and 1954 going 18-6, save, and 2.74 ERA. Pitched a complete 9 inning game in 1948 World Series, getting the win and allowing only one run
Relief Pitcher for the Detroit Tigers (1992-1995)
Florida Marlins (1995), Oakland Athletics (1996-1999)
Baltimore Orioles (2000-2004), New York Yankees (2005) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2005)
MLB outfielder from 1946-1960 with the Tigers, Browns, White Sox, Senators, A's. Led league with most games played in 1950 & his best season with 95 RS, 30 doubles, 8 triples, 12 HR's, 85 RBI's and .306 BA
former major league outfielder/DH; played for Tigers, Indians, Rangers & Padres; Member of the 1984 World Series Champions; baseball coach at Meadowbrook High School in Richmond, Virginia; NL All-Star 1974
MLB catcher 1961-72 for Giants, Dodgers, Tigers. 3x All - Star. Best in 1966 with 74 RS, 19 doubles, 2 triples, 27 HR, 67 RBI, .240. In the 1962 World Series, he had double, home run with .286 BA
former Reds, Braves, Cubs, Mets & Royals outfielder; holds minor league record for stolen bases in one season (155); currently plays in White Sox minor leagues
Actress - The Slime People, Pajama Party, Ride The Wild Surf, City Under The Sea, Dr. Goldfoot & The Bikini Machine, The Ghost In The Invisible Bikini (title role). Wife of A.I.P. president James H. Nicholson from 1964 until his death in 1972
MLB relief pitcher 1987-96 for Tigers, Rangers, Astros. All-Star. In 10 seasons had 20-plus saves 7x. Last year in MLB had 31 saves. Best - 1987 (rookie) went 11-3, 7 saves, 2.98 ERA & 1988 went 9-6, 22 saves, 1.87 ERA & 1991 had 10-2, 21 saves, 2.88 ERA
MLB pitcher from 1950-66 for tigers, A's, White Sox, Phillies. Military in 1952. All - Star in 1962 when he went 20-9 with 3.27 ERA. Most shutouts in league in 1963 with 7 while going 13-10 with 3.24 ERA
former major league pitcher; played for Tigers, Cubs & Phillies; 3X All-Star; member of Tigers 1984 World Series championship team; Cy Young award winner 1984; 1984 AL MVP
MLB H.O.F. outfielder, P.H., 1st baseman 1956-63 for 4 teams. Manager for 1973 Rangers, 74 for Angels, 75-79 Royals, 80-90 Cardinals. Mgr of Year 1985, World Series Champs 1982. Won 3 NL pennants, Best season as player 1961 with .291 BA in 323 at-bats
MLB relief pitcher 1965-80 for Tigers. Suffered massive heart attack 1971, returned & was at his best. All - Star 1974/.In 1973 went 10-5, 38 saves (most in league), 1.44 ERA, 1974 had 17 wins, 13 saves, 2.64 ERA & 1976 going 12-8, 13 saves, 2.38 ERA
MLB pitcher from 1952-66 for 6 teams. All - Star (1955). Known as 'NUL'. Best seasons were 1955 with 16-7, 2.99 ERA, leading the league in shutouts with 5 & 1956 with 20-14, 4.06 ERA. While a reliever in 1961 went 7-4, 3 saves, 2.02 ERA
MLB pitcher from 1929-44 with Tigers, Browns, and Senators. Most wins by a reliever in 1932 and 1935.
Pitched in 1934 and 1935 World Series giving up only one run in 8 1/3 innings.Best season was 1932 going 11-9 with 7 saves and 3.54 ERA
MLB outfielder, 1st baseman 1939-52 for 6 teams. All - Star 1946. Known as 'Cotney'. Best season in 1944 with 106 RS, 35 doubles, 9 triples, 11 HR, 72 RBI, .336 BA. Career BA of .296. Five World Series (4x Champs) had 8 hits
MLB pitcher from 1945-57 for the Tigers, Indians, & Orioles. Best seasons were: 1950 (All-Star) going 19-12 with 4 saves and 3.54 ERA; led league in shut outs. 1954 was 15-7 with 3.35 ERA and in that World Series pitched 2 innings giving up one run
MLB outfileder, 1st base 1959-73 for 3 teams. MLB Manager in 1981 & 83. Known as 'Hondo', 'The Capital Punisher', 'Washington Monument'. 4x All-Star. ROY 1960. AL HR leader in 1968 & 70. AL RBI leader in 1970. Double, HR in 1963 World Series with .300 BA
Baseball / Pitched for Orioles & Pirates from 1987-93 / Current Director of Orioles RBI League (Reviving Baseball in the Inner-city) / Father of Dodgers' Pitching Prospect Steven Johnson
There are three ex-major leaguers named Mark Johnson. This is the last of the three to debut. He was a right-handed pitcher drafted by the Astros, and appeared in 9 games for the Tigers in 2000 (born 5-2-1975)
WW2 vet, born 1921, and the last surviving member of Richard Byrd'sThird Antarctic Expedition in 1939. Also returned with Byrd on his 1946 and 1947 expeditions
Just got called up to the Detroit Tigers; 2007 Erie Seawolves
Left-handed-hitting outfielder who debuted with the Tigers in 2008, after being drafted by them in the 13th round in 2005
MLB H.O.F. outfielder, 1st baseman 1958-74 for Tigers. Known as 'Mr. Tiger'. 18x All-Star. 10x Gold Glove. Bat Title in 1955 (.340) with 121 RS, 24 doubles, 8 triples, 27 HR, 102 RBI. Most doubles (41) in 1961/ 68 W.S. 2 doubles, 2 HR,, 8 RBI, .319 BA
U.S. Congressman (4th CD) from Massachusetts. Son of Joseph P. Kennedy II, grandson of Ethel Kennedy and the late Robert F. Kennedy. Elected to Congress in 2012
MLB pitcher 1986-92 for Tigers, White Sox, Indians. Best in 1986 going 11-4 as a rookie with 3 saves, 3.51 ERA & 1990 with 12-4, 3.28 ERA. In 1987 ALCS had 5 1/3 IP, 3 hits allowed and one run
Well known as the manager of the Brewers in the early 1980s, also a very good major league player for 15 years (1952-1966), averaging .303 for his career (passed away in 1988)
MLB outfielder 1979-85 for White Sox, Tigers, Twins. Best in 1984 with 140 at - bats had 12 doubles, 2 HR, with .289 BA. Part of the 1984 World Series Tigers Championship team. Rover for the Royals
MLB relief pitcher from 1970-80 for Tigers, Cardinals, White Sox, Dodgers, Phillies. Best seasons - 1977 with 7-3, 25 saves, 2.46 ERA & 1978 going 6-5, 16 saves & 1979 went 5-1, 4 saves, 3.42 ERA. In 1972 AL Championship Series had 1 IP, no hits, no runs
Bench Coach and former Third Base Coach for Detroit Tigers, Baseball / Backup Catcher with Tigers - 1970-75 / Managed White Sox & Pirates / AL Manager of Year - 1993 / Homered In First At Bat
MLB pitcher from 1954-65 for Tigers, Mets, Braves, White Sox. Known as 'The Yankee Killer','Mule'. 3x All-Star. Gold Glove (61). Best in 1956 with 21-13, , 1 save, 3.15 ERA & 1961 going 23-9, 3.24 ERA. Led league 3x complete games, 3x IP, wins (1956)
former QB at the University of Michigan, was the 1979 Rose Bowl and Hula Bowl MVP. Played 1st base and DH for the Detroit Tigers (1981-83), Toronto Blue Jays (1984-88), Texas Rangers (1989), and San Francisco Giants (1990).
MLB pitcher from 1957-66 with Tigers, Senators, Twins, Angels, Astros, and Cubs. Son of MLB Thronton Lee.
Best season was 1954 going 5-4 with two saves and 2.72 ERA
former major league outfielder; played for Tigers & White Sox; 3X All-Star; member of Tiger 1984 World Series championship team; head baseball coach at Eustis High School in Eustis, Fla
Last surviving witness to 'The Sutton Hoo excavation' in 1939, considered to be one of the most important excavation's made in British archaeological history. She lives in Chester, UK and is now 84 years old
Australian WWII veteran and a member of Semut 1, a group of undercover allied operatives lead by the eccentric English Major Tom Harrisson in Borneo in 1945. Now lives in Bayswater, West Australia with his wife Margery
MLB 2nd & 3rd baseman, shortstop from 1956-67 for Yankees, A's, Tigers. All - Star. Best season was 1962 with 89 RS, 34 doubles, 10 triples, 10 HR's, 83 RBI, .301 BA. Two World Series - in 1957 with .286 BA
MLB outfielder, 3rd baseman from 1970-80 (11 years) for Mets, Rangers, Yankees, Orioles, Tigers. Best in 1974 with 75 RS, 26 doubles, 2 triples, 3 HR, 45 RBI, .303 BA. In the 1976 World Series was on Yankees Championship Team and hit a triple