1957 Detroit Tigers Schedule and Player Roster at Briggs Stadium
The 1957 Detroit Tigers section from the sports publication provides key insights into the team's season, including home game schedules at Briggs Stadium and player details. Jack Tighe is noted as the manager. The team's April to September schedule lists opponents like Cleveland, Kansas City, and New York, with specific dates designated for home games. Notable player profiles include outfielder Al Kaline, who won the 1955 batting crown with a .340 average at age 20. He maintained a .314 average the following season with 128 RBIs. Shortstop Harvey Kuenn, a Milwaukee native and pivotal player since 1953, hit .306 in 1955 and .332 in the previous season. Pitcher Billy Hoeft, from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, recorded a 16-7 in 1955 and achieved a 20-14 record in his last season. The roster outlines key players, including pitchers like James Bunning and Paul Foytack, along with infielders such as Frank Bolling and Raymond Boone.