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I was born in Detroit. I have a great memory of Mickey Lolich starring in the 67 World Series saving the day for the Tigers. He might not serve them to Ted, but he has all of Michiganders of a certain time in his cheering section.

I remember too. In modern times, Mickey may have been a HOF'r. Over-used, under-appreciated. Check his stats. 1971, 376 innings pitched. Four years in a row, over 300 innings. Let's see someone do that now. Not happening.

Also, when I was watching the '84 Series, Detroit vs. San Diego, they did a camera shot of where Mickey Lolich was sitting in Tiger Stadium...the farthest corner of the upper-deck bleachers...guess he bought his own ticket because he loved the game so much. Management jerks, he should have had a front-row box seat free for what he did in '68. Oh well, we're looking at another strike, so I may have less interest next year than I do now. Being in AZ these days, Schilling and Johnson are worth watching, as they pitch their hearts out every time they take the mound, but if they strike, they are idiots. They're making too much money to consider it.