The story about the large stash of sports cards inside an abandoned building in Detroit last week has gotten worldwide attention, even though most everyone knew it was not a “million dollar find” as the London Daily Mail headline screamed. The unusual story got Detroit media buzzing around, looking for answers and now, we may know how those pallets and cases came to rest—and … [Read more...]
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Hearns Selling to Satisfy IRS
Former eight-time world boxing champion Thomas "Hit Man" Hearns made over $40 million during his career. Now he's broke. The 51-year-old Hearns and his wife are selling off personal possessions to help pay hundreds of thousands of dollars owed to the Internal Revenue Service. The auction will take place this weekend in Detroit with Hearns in attendance, signing … [Read more...]
Ex-Tiger Selling 1984 World Series Ring on eBay
Alan Trammell didn't start every game at shortstop during the Detroit Tigers' incredible 1984 season that ended with a World Series victory. Rookie Doug Baker was in the lineup four times and on 27 other occasions when he played elsewhere. Baker may not be one of the names that pops into your head when you think of that team--managed by Sparky Anderson. But like every … [Read more...]
