The 1972 Detroit Tigers
Subtitle: Billy Martin and the half-game champs
By: Todd Masters.
Publisher: McFarland & Co
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786448203
Subjects: Martin, Billy, -- 1928-; Detroit Tigers (Baseball team) -- History; Baseball managers -- United States -- Biography
Genres: Biography
Description: "After winning the 1968 World Series, the Detroit Tigers looked to be sliding their way into obscurity. Though they still had some marquee players, including Kaline, Cash, Lolich and Freehan, the dynastic Baltimore Orioles seemed to have passed them by. Then Detroit hired manager Billy Martin whose managerial debut in 1969 ended in the league championship series"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.