They also held momentary control of the team. I mention this today because I think it is wrong for Ilitch and his people to take such a cavalier stance with the problems of this team by refusing to answer certain questions that the public has the right to know. Ilitch is only in control because of the fans. Maybe they can't help themselves. They can't stay away.
Baseball is still a beautiful game despite all the changes and criticism.
McHale had been sleeping at his home in Ann Arbor. He was angry. He took it as an invasion of his privacy and refused to answer any questions. John Fetzer said the same thing. Yes, they tried to make money.