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John Fetzer, On a Handshake : The Times and Triumphs of a Tiger Owner
author
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Ewald, Dan.
publisher
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Sports Publishing, Inc.
isbn10 | asin
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1571671277
print isbn13
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9781571671271
ebook isbn13
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9780585046600
language
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English
subject
Fetzer, John E.--(John Earl),--1901- , Baseball team owners--United States--Biography, Detroit Tigers (Baseball team)
publication date
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1997
lcc
:
GV865.F417E85 1997eb
ddc
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338.7/61796357/092
subject
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Fetzer, John E.--(John Earl),--1901- , Baseball team owners--United States--Biography, Detroit Tigers (Baseball team)
John Fetzer: On a Handshake
The Times and Triumphs of a Tiger Owner
Dan Ewald
SAGAMORE PUBLISHING Champaign, IL 61820
Page ii
1997 The Fetzer Institute All rights reserved.
Dustjacket design: Michelle R. Dressen Book design, editor: Susan M. McKinney Proofreader: Kathryn Meyer
ISBN:1-57167-127-7 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 97-66501
Printed in the United States.
Page iii
This book is dedicated to Jim Campbell, who showed me the strength of honesty to Bo Schembechler, who taught me the meaning of courage and particularly to Sparky Anderson, for friendship that knows no bounds.
Page v
Contents
Acknowledgments
vi
Biography
vii
Foreword
ix
Introduction
xi
1 There was a Time
1
2 Body, Mind and Spirit
9
3 A Fork in the Road
17
4 Building an Empire
27
5 Why the Tigers?
35
6 Buying a Ballclub
41
7 The Early Years
49
8 Taking Control
59
9 The Odd Couple
65
10 The Right Way
77
11 The Big Eye and Big Smiles
89
12 The Most Powerful Force
99
13 A House Divided
111
14 Flannel and Double Knits
119
15 And Some Tears
133
16Champagne and a Sigh of Relief
145
17The Perfect Goodbye
155
18For All Time
165
19 The Men in the Dugout
175
20 Tradition
187
Page vi
Acknowledgments
The author wishes to acknowledge all of the countless people and events that combined to weave this fabric of a particularly wonderful period of baseball history. In particular, special acknowledgment is accorded to: the Fetzer Institute for its dedication and vast array of historical resources; Lou Leeburg for his diligence; Bruce Fetzer for his careful insight; Scott Grimwood for his meticulous contributions of historical accuracy; the Detroit Tigers for their generous loan of historical materials; Mike Pearson and Susan McKinney for their commitment to editorial excellence; Connie Bell for all of her thankless and timely assistance in the gathering of historical matter; and Dan Ewald Jr. whose memories and insights into this baseball era that no longer exists provided the impetus to complete the project.
Page vii
John Earl Fetzer March 25, 1901 February 20, 1991
Professional Baseball Highlights
1956
Organized 11-man syndicate to purchase Detroit Baseball Company from estate of W.O. Briggs; became one-third owner and Chairman of the Board.
1960
Became two-thirds owner and President of Detroit Baseball Company.
1962
Became sole owner, Chairman and President of Detroit Baseball Club.
1962
Detroit Tigers baseball tour of Japan, Okinawa and Korea under auspices of U.S. State Department.
1963-71
Chairman of Major League Baseball Television Committee.
1968
Detroit Tigers become World Champions.
1968
Received from the state of Michigan awards from the Governor and legislative bodies.
1977
Sold Tiger Stadium to City of Detroit for $1 in return for 30-year lease.
1977
Received the Summit Award from the Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce for Community Service.
1981
Received the August A. Busch Jr. Award for meritorious service to baseball. Award is given only occasionally and for extraordinary achievements.
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