November 20 in Tigers and mlb history:
1884 - The National League agrees to allow overhand pitching, but rules that pitchers must keep both feet on the ground throughout their pitching motion in order to reduce the velocity of their pitches. They still must throw the ball at the height requested by the batter. In addition, teams are now required to supply a separate bench for each club at their park to limit inter-team fraternization.
1888 - The Joint Rules Committee reduces the number of balls for a walk from five to four, establishing the four balls/three strikes count that remains in effect to this day. It also eliminates an out on a foul tip if the catcher catches it within 10 feet of home plate.
1934: 17-year-old pitcher Eiji Sawamura gives up one hit, a home run to Lou Gehrig, as the touring major league All-Stars win in Japan, 1 - 0. At one point, Sawamura strikes out four future Hall of Famers in a row: Charlie Gehringer, Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, and Gehrig.
1957: The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Athletics execute a 13-player trade. Among the players involved are second baseman Billy Martin, outfielder Gus Zernial and pitcher Mickey McDermott, who are headed to Detroit. The Athletics acquire pitcher Duke Maas, catcher Henry House, and outfielders Bill Tuttle and Jim Small.
1958 - The Detroit Tigers trade infielder Billy Martin and starter Al Cicotte to the Cleveland Indians for relievers Ray Narleski and Don Mossi and shortstop Ossie Alvarez.
1962: New York Yankees center fielder Mickey Mantle collects his third American League MVP Award. Mantle, who hit .321 with 30 home runs, also led the AL in walks (122) and slugging percentage (.605).
2013: In the first big trade of the off-season, the Tigers sent 1B Prince Fielder to Texas in return for 2B Ian Kinsler. Fielder has seven years left on a $214 million contract signed two years ago and his departure will allow Detroit to move two-time MVP Miguel Cabrera back to first base.
Tigers players birthdays:
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Ray Powell 1913.
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Augie Prudhomme 1929.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Lou_Berberet
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Lou Berberet 1959-1960.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Ron_Cash
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Ron Cash 1973-1974.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/u/urdanli01.shtml
Lino Urdaneta 2004.
Tigers players who passed away:
http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Joe_Rogalski
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rogaljo01.shtml?redir
Joe Rogalski 1938.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Dick_Littlefield
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/littldi01.shtml?redir
Dick Littlefield 1952.
from baseball reference
