Detroit Tigers Gone Wild: Mischief, Crimes and Hard Time

by George Hunter

The Detroit Tigers came out of the womb scratching and snarling. Early owner James D. Burns orchestrated the only known arrest of a journalist while covering a game. It's the only Major League franchise to sign a star player out of prison, which happened twice. Ex-Tigers have done time for crimes ranging from armed robbery to racketeering-and worse. One tried to burn and dismember a group of men after they kidnapped his mother. Another threatened to blow up a cruise ship unless he was paid a sizeable ransom. And Detroit legend Ty Cobb ran afoul of the law several times during his brilliant, tumultuous and often mischaracterized career. Join Detroit News writer George Hunter on a foray into the darkest, unruliest and sometimes funniest moments in Tigers history.

Genres: Baseball

128 pages, Paperback

Published March 2, 2020

Reviews

[Malcolm · Rating 2 out of 5]

Decidedly mediocre tales of mayhem, violence and disruption from an author specialising in crime report, that are held together by their association with the baseball team. Not surprisingly, given his profile in the game, there is a lot of attention paid to Ty Cobb, and disturbingly detailed reports of testimony given by young women witnesses in a case against a former player turned school teacher charged with sexual assault. At best one for the fans.

[Shay Caroline · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a lifeong Tiger fan I found this short book fun and interesting and even learned a few things I hadn't known. From the ferocity of Ty Cobb to the pervyness of Chad Curtis and the wasted ability of Ron Leflore, this book takes the reader through the crime blotter and back pages of Tigers history.

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun quick read about the only baseball team that really matters. There were a lot of interesting tidbits about the team that I had not heard before--especially about the early days of the team. I would recommend this to other Tigers fans!

[Todd Hiler · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some interesting historical notes and post Tiger career follow up. As the book progressed, to me it became more of a hit piece of Detroit and specifically Tiger fans.

[Phino DeLeon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of info, full of interesting info for even a Sunday Tigers fan