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Detroit sports HistoryThe Glory Years of the DetroitTigers, 1920–1950William M. AndersonWith a Foreword by Dan DickersonIn the three decades between 1920 and 1950, the Detroit Tigerswon four American League pennants, the first world championshipin team history in 1935, and a second world crown ten years later.Star players of this era—including Ty Cobb, Harry Heilmann, CharlieGehringer, Hank Greenberg, Mickey Cochrane, George Kell, and HalNewhouser—represent the majority of Tigers players inducted intothe Hall of Fame. Sports writers followed the team feverishly, and fanspacked Navin Field (later Briggs Stadium) to cheer on the high-flyingTigers, with the first record season attendance of one million recorded in 1924 and surpassed eightmore times before 1950. In The Glory Years of the Detroit Tigers: 1920–1950, author William M. Andersoncombines historical narrative and photographs of these years to argue that these years were the greatestin the history of the franchise.Anderson presents over 350 unique and lively images, mostly culled from the remarkable Detroit Newsarchive, that showcase players’ personalities as well as their exploits on the field. For their meticulouscoverage and colorful style, Anderson consults Tigers reporting from the three daily Detroit newspapersof the era (the Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, and Detroit Times) and the Sporting News, which wasknown then as the “Baseball Bible.” Some especially compelling columns are reproduced intact to givereaders a feel for the exciting and careful reporting of these years. Anderson combines historical text withphotos in six topical chapters: “Spring Training: When Dreams Are Entertained,” “Franchise Stars,” “TheSupporting Cast,” “Moments of Glory and Notable Games,” “The War Years,” and “The Old Ballpark:Where Legends and Memories Were Made.”2012 / 8 x 10 / 480 pp / 368 illus / ISBN 978-0-8143-3589-5, $39.95l clothISBN 978-0-8143-3592-5 eA Painted Turtle bookThe Detroit TigersA Pictorial Celebration of theGreatest Players and Momentsin Tigers History,Fourth EditionWilliam M. AndersonForeword by David Dombrowski“A must-read for any Tigers fan. Thepictures alone give you goosebumps.’’—Rob Parker, sports columnist at theDetroit News2008 / 8 x 10 / 328 pp / 507 illusISBN 978-0-8143-3414-0$39.95l clothGreat Lakes Books SeriesTurkey Stearnes andthe Detroit StarsThe Negro Leagues inDetroit, 1919–1933Richard Bak“Bak brings to life a long lost chapter inthe history of baseball and the historyof Detroit.”—Bruce Chadwick, author of When theGame Was Black and White1998 / 6 x 9 / 304 pp / 75 illusISBN 978-0-8143-2582-7$22.95t paperGreat Lakes Books SeriesForeword Magazine 1998 Book of the Year!Finalist in the category of Sports and Fitness1999 Read Michigan SelectionA Place for SummerA Narrative History of TigerStadiumRichard Bak“The grande dame at the corner ofMichigan and Trumbull has had hershare of terrific memories, many ofwhich are recalled in this copiouslyillustrated salute to one of baseball’sunique show palaces.”—USA Today Baseball Weekly1998 / 6 x 9 / 512 pp / 178 illusISBN 978-0-8143-2512-4$37.95t clothGreat Lakes Books SeriesCobb Would HaveCaught ItThe Golden Age ofBaseball in DetroitRichard Bak“A superb combination of Detroitbaseball history, 1920–1950, and oralhistories of those surviving playersfrom that era.” —Choice1991 / 6 x 9 / 392 pp / 80 illusISBN 978-0-8143-2356-4$22.95l paperGreat Lakes Books Series28Wayne State University Press regional Books