My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Michael Soroka, Cal Quantrill, Nick Pivetta and Spike Owen.
But What Do I Know? . . . Michael Soroka, Cal Quantrill, Nick Pivetta, Spike Owen
Willie Horton turns 80, let’s remember his brief tenure with Jays
October 18, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Willie Horton turns 80 today. As a Detroit Tiger, he was a four-time all-star, a World Series champion and the team's first black superstar whose efforts earned him a statue at Comerica Park. His No. 23 has also been retired by the club, and if Tigers... Continue Reading →
He played for the Blue Jays? . . . Willie Horton
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada As a Detroit Tiger, Willie Horton was a four-time all-star, a World Series champion and the team's first black superstar whose efforts earned him a statue at Comerica Park. His No. 23 has also been retired by the club, and if Tigers fans were to anoint another Mr. Tiger,... Continue Reading →