Tigers Clinch the 1968 AL Pennant
Sep 17, 1968
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Ernie Harwell calls the final out of the regular season game against the Yankees as the Tigers clinch the 1068 AL Pennant for the first time since 1945.
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On Tuesday, September 17, 1968, the Detroit Tigers hosted the New York Yankees at Tiger...
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Ernie Harwell with the radio call as Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain wins 30 for...
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