Tigers History Podcast

Nate Robertson pitched for the Tigers from 2003-2009. He is co-owner of the Wichita Wingnuts. He talks about how the Tigers ascended from rock bottom in 2003 to make the World Series in 2006.

Joe Cox writes about 16 pitchers who lost a perfect game with one out to go in 'Almost Perfect: The Heartbreaking Pursuit of Pitching's Holy Grail.' We talk with him about the three Tigers and one former Tiger who suffered this fate.

Dan Dillman worked as a batboy at Briggs (Tiger) Stadium from 1948-1950, rubbing shoulders with baseball legends in the visitors' clubhouse and dugout. He reminisces about his experiences in his book Hey Kid! A Tiger Batboy Remembers. I spoke with Dillman about his memories from his front row seat for baseball history.

Ron Kaplan, author of 'Hank Greenberg in 1938: Hatred and Home Runs in the Shadow of War,' talks about Hammerin' Hank's historic chase to break Babe Ruth's record for home runs in a season.

Jake Wood, Tigers second baseman in the 1960s, was the first African American to come out of the Tigers' farm system and become a regular starter on the team.

Tom Gage, longtime Tigers beat writer for the Detroit News, talks about his new book, The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Detroit Tigers.