Detroit Tigers flashback: Mark Fidrych, 'horse manure' and an ovation

40 years ago, Mark (The Bird) Fidrych was 'some kind of unbelievable

Baseball Musings: Pitchers Archives

Baseball Musings: Pitchers Archives

1980 O-Pee-Chee Mark Fidrych Detroit Tigers #231

June 28, 1976 - The Bird's Magical Performance 45 years ago today, Detroit Tigers rookie sensation Mark The Bird Fidrych captivated the baseball world with a complete game victory over the

June 28, 1976 - The Bird's Magical Performance 45 years ago today, Detroit Tigers rookie sensation Mark The Bird Fidrych captivated the baseball world with a complete game victory over the

June 28, 1976 - The Bird's Magical Performance 45 years ago today, Detroit Tigers rookie sensation Mark The Bird Fidrych captivated the baseball world with a complete game victory over the

40 years ago, Mark (The Bird) Fidrych was 'some kind of unbelievable

June 28, 1976 - The Bird's Magical Performance 45 years ago today, Detroit Tigers rookie sensation Mark The Bird Fidrych captivated the baseball world with a complete game victory over the

June 28, 1976 - The Bird's Magical Performance 45 years ago today, Detroit Tigers rookie sensation Mark The Bird Fidrych captivated the baseball world with a complete game victory over the