1971 Detroit Tigers Team Schedule and Roster at Tiger Stadium
The page from the 1971 Baseball Facts Book provides an overview of the Detroit Tigers' 1971 season, including a comprehensive roster, game schedule, and key statistics from the previous year. The Tigers, managed by Billy Martin, featured notable players such as Al Kaline, Jim Northrup, and Mickey Lolich among others. The roster details include pitchers like Les Cain and Joe Coleman, catchers Bill Freehan and Jim Price, and infielders such as Eddie Brinkman and Norm Cash. The schedule highlights home games against teams like the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, and New York Yankees, alongside road matchups against the Kansas City Royals and Texas Angels. Notable statistics from 1970 indicate Kaline's .278 batting average and Northrup's 24 home runs.