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Tiger Trivia #7 Answers (Dates in Tiger history)

1.) This former Tiger died on July 17, 1961.

Answer: Ty Cobb died on cancer at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta on this date.

2.) On April 8, 1963, the Tigers claimed this future Cy Young winner for the $25,000 waiver place.

Answer: The Tigers claimed Denny McClain from the Chicago White Sox.

3.) On June 19, 1994, the Tigers tied a major league record by homering in their 25th straight game. Who were the Tigers playing and what player hit the home run?

Answer: Mickey Tettleton homered against the Toronto Blue Jays.

4.) In May, 1946, the Tigers received this future Hall of Famer in a trade with the Philadelphia Athletics. Name him and the player the Tigers traded away.

Answer: The Tigers received George Kell in a trade for Barney McCosky with the Philadelphia Athletics.

5.) Who hit the first inside the park home run at Comerica Park on September 2, 2000, and who was pitching?

Answer: Juan Gonzalez hit an inside the park home run against Kenny Rogers who was pitching for the Texas Rangers.

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