Monthly Archives: July 2020

Bill Gilbreth, who threw complete games in wins in two of his first three games for Detroit in 1971, dies at age 72 of complications from heart surgery

Posted on July 14, 2020 by ballparkman1955

Bill Gilbreth enjoyed the best memories of his major-league career in a 17-day span beginning with his major-league debut in June of 1971. Gilbreth threw complete games in two of his first three starts, and after four appearances he was … Continue reading →

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Frank Bolling, the Tigers’ first Gold Glove Award winner and first to hit a home run on Opening Day in his major-league debut, dies at age 88

Posted on July 14, 2020 by ballparkman1955

If an award existed for most overlooked second baseman in Tigers history, Frank Bolling would be a leading contender. Bolling was Detroit’s starting second baseman every year from 1954-60, except for 1955 when he missed the entire season while he … Continue reading →

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