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Alburquerque's Kiss Evokes Memories of Tigers' Fidrych - The New York Times
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Tigers' bullpen battle likely to intensify with possible late entries Brieske, Hill
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Detroit Tigers prospect Beau Brieske sharpening tools for the climb
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Detroit Tigers flashback: Mark Fidrych, 'horse manure' and an ovation
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June 28, 1976 - The Bird's Magical Performance 45 years ago today, Detroit Tigers rookie sensation Mark The Bird Fidrych captivated the baseball world with a complete game victory over the
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Sam Taggart's Hard Sell
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Yankees, Tigers benches clear, 04/13/1983
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