2019 October Legends Closing October 19
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over the Baltimore Orioles. The Tigers, who boasted American League Cy Young and MVP Denny McClain, faced off against the Cardinals, who featured their own ace pitcher with dual accolades, NL Cy and MVP Bob Gibson. Led by the 31-game winner McClain, Detroit pulled off a memorable seven-game series victory over the RedBirds.
This Official American League Joseph E. Cronin baseball has been signed by 28 members of the 1968 World Champion Detroit Tigers. Manager Mayo Smith signed his name on the sweet spot. Other signatures include 30-game winner Denny McLain, Joe Sparma, Dick Tracewski, Johnny Sain, Gates Brown, Daryl Patterson, Earl Wilson, Fred Lasher, John Hiller, Mickey Stanley, Tony Cuccinello, Jim Price, Pat Dobson, Wayne Comer, Tom Matchick, Norm Cash, John Wyatt, Mickey Lolich and others. This baseball comes with a LOA from JSA.