1959 Detroit Tigers Radio-Television Log and Stadium Overview
The page from the 1959 Sporting News Dope Book provides details about the Detroit Tigers' radio and television broadcast plans, as well as information about their uniforms. The radio broadcasts were aired on WKMH (1310) and the Goebel-Speedway Baseball Network, with announcers Van Patrick and George Kell covering all home and road games. Sponsorship included Goebel Brewing Co., Speedway Petroleum, and Phillies Cigars. The Tigers played a total of 12 home games and 29 road games, with broadcasts on various stations including WJBK-TV (Channel 2) and others across Michigan and Toledo. The team's uniforms featured navy blue and white variations, with caps in navy blue displaying the Old English letter “D.” The page also includes an illustration of Briggs Stadium in Detroit, noting it was the site of the first American League game on April 20, 1912.