Detroit Tigers

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New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers - Clincher - Radio Broadcast

Sep 17, 1968

2½ hours

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On Tuesday, September 17, 1968, the Detroit Tigers hosted the New York Yankees at Tiger Stadium. Stan Bahnsen took the mound for the Yankees, while Joe Sparma was the starting pitcher for the Tigers. At this point in the season, the Tigers were on the brink of clinching the pennant, leading the American League, while the Yankees were struggling, sitting in the middle of the pack. Mickey Mantle, a perennial star for the Yankees, was nearing the end of his illustrious career, and the 1968 season was notable for the "Year of the Pitcher," with pitchers dominating hitters to an extent not seen in decades.

Tigers Clinch the 1968 AL Pennant

2 minutes Sep 17, 1968

Ernie Harwell calls the final out of the regular season game against the Yankees as the Tigers clinch the 1068

Tigers Clinch the 1968 AL Pennant / 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.

Ernie Harwell Calls Denny McLain 30th Win

2 minutes Sep 14, 1968Sep 14, 1968

Ernie Harwell with the radio call as Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain wins 30 for...

Ernie Harwell Calls Denny McLain 30th Win / Ernie Harwell with the radio call as Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain wins 30 for the season on September 14, 1968...more info at https://www.retroseasons.com/teams/detroit-tigers/1968/overview/