The Monday Fungo: Feb. 5

Jim Campbell, the late Tigers GM and President was born 100 years ago today. Wikipedia has a solid entry about him.

Birthdays

Mike Heath and former top pick Kenny Baugh.

Today’s Grid

Immaculate Grid 309 9/9: Rarity: 102

No Tigers today, but Ed Whitson sure took a beating from them in Game 2 of the ‘84 World Series: 5 hits and 3 runs in two-thirds of an inning — the first inning. Whitson got pulled and the Padres came back to win their only game of the series, 5-3.

Have a good week, and we’ll see you tomorrow.


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Author: Mike McClary

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