The ‘68 Series was Lolich’s time to shine. But Gibson did strike out 17 in Game 1, a Series record that stands to this day. The Cards might very well have won except for a critical error by Curt Flood in Game 7. Not familiar with George Kell, when I think of Tigers broadcasters I think of Ernie Harwell. Gates Brown, Willie Horton, Jim Northrup, Norm Cash, Al Kaline.... pretty damn good Tigers team. And that manager Mayo Whatshisname? Clinic?
Mayo Smith. Don’t forget Dick Mccauliffs ,(sp). batting stance. My brother copied it. I was 8 but knew we eked it out. My aunts from Mississippi were in town. Hated the Tigers with a passion. Teams like Detroit were slow to accept black players and National league teams were superior. I loved my Tigers