This Week in Baseball
Detroit Tigers
Saturday 8 July 2006 on FOX

This week features the Detroit Tigers.

Ernie Harwell was honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1981 as the fifth broadcaster to receive its Ford C. Frick Award. (edit) Ernie Harwell called the 1984 World Series for the Tigers and WJR radio. (edit) Ernie Harwell began his career as a regional correspondent for The Sporting News. (edit) Ernie Harwell began his career as a copy editor and sportswriter for the Atlanta Constitution. (edit) Ernie Harwell graduated from Emory University. (edit)

Ernie Harwell: (after every homerun, his signature phrase) That ball is looooong gone! (edit) Ernie Harwell: Baseball is a tongue-tied kid from Georgia growing up to be an announcer and praising the Lord for showing him the way to Cooperstown. (edit) Ernie Harwell: (part of September 30, 2002 farewell address) Now God has a new adventure for me. And I'm ready to move on. So I leave you with a deep sense of appreciation for your longtime loyalty and support. (edit) Ernie Harwell: (part of September 30, 2002 farewell address) Now I might have been a small part of your life. But you have been a very large part of mine. And it's my privilege and honor to share with you the greatest game of all. (edit) Ernie Harwell: (part of September 30, 2002 farewell address) Thank you for sneaking your transistor under the pillow as you grew up loving the Tigers. (edit)

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