Joy in Tigertown: A Determined Team, a Resilient City, and our Magical Run to the 1968 World Series
Joy in Tigertown chronicles the Detroit Tigers’ 1968 journey from a determined pennant pursuit to a World Series showdown with the St. Louis Cardinals. Mickey Lolich also reflects on the Detroit riots, his Air National Guard duty, and personal experiences before and after his Major League career.
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Joy in Tigertown follows the Detroit Tigers’ pursuit of the 1968 World Series, including the thrilling pennant race and its disappointing conclusion.
The book places the team’s season alongside the Detroit riots of 1967 and Mickey Lolich’s Air National Guard duty during the unrest.
Detailed accounts of each World Series game against the St. Louis Cardinals capture the drama of the championship showdown.
Lolich also shares personal stories from before and after his Major League career, with a heartfelt introduction by former Tigers manager Jim Leyland.
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