40 Years Ago: The Trade
Forty years ago today, March 24, 1984, the Tigers acquired relief pitcher Willie Hernandez and first baseman Dave Bergman from the Philadelphia Phillies for catcher John Wockenfuss and outfielder Glenn Wilson.
And the insanity that was the Summer of ’84 began.
As if you need a refresher:
- Hernandez won the American League MVP and Cy Young awards after saving 32 games with an 1.92 ERA and 140.1 innings in 80 appearances.
- Bergman was terrific with the glove at first base — for starters, helping to save Jack Morris’s no-hitter a couple weeks later — and clutch at the plate.
Here’s a longer piece from the Archives.
3 Things to Know About Bill Fahey – #17
- The Detroit native played high school ball at Redford Union, and college ball at St. Clair County Community College and University of Detroit.
- On March 24, 1981 — 43 years ago today! — the Tigers purchased his contract from the Padres.
- In parts of three Tigers seasons, Fahey appeared in 74 games and hit .212 with one home run and 15 RBI.
Today’s Birthdays
Jose Valverde, former Tigers LHP and scout, Dick Egan, and the late Dick Kryhoski.
Today’s Grid
⚾️ Immaculate Grid 357 9/9 – Rarity: 48
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See you tomorrow.
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