Detroit Tigers are going to the World Series.

[Hank70SS]

Originally Posted by 69chevelless

The owner is so old! I thought he was gonna collapse when he was up there. Just glad the yankees are out at this point.

Ya, Mike Ilitch was looking pretty rough. Too bad because he has been great for the city of Detroit and Detroit sports in particular. He also owns the Red Wings and turned them into the dynasty they are today.

A little Detroit sports trivia. Mike Ilitch, owner of Little Caesars Pizza always wanted to own the Tigers. When they became available years ago Tom Monaghan, owner of Dominos Pizza bought them before Ilitch could. So Ilitch turned his attentions to the Red Wings and finally purchased them. Pete Karmanos, owner of Compuware, was also interested in purchasing the Red Wings. The Greeks have always been big supporters of hockey, think the old Olympia stadium in Detroit.

Anyway Ilitch got the Red Wings and turned them around. Karmanos purchased the Carolina Hurricanes. Monaghan fumbled with the Tigers for a number of years and finally sold them to Ilitch who has turned them around too.

GO TIGERS!