Lance Parrish wore #13 for the Detroit Tigers from 1977-86. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
Today is Friday, August 13. It’s a date that has special significance for Motor City Bengals’ resident historian, who was born on a Friday the 13th in August once upon a time. In celebration, here are four occasions in his lifetime that this box on the calendar proved to be unlucky for Detroit Tigers opponents.
Apologies to any superstitious readers who have triskaidekaphobia.
Friday, August 13, 1976
Vern Ruhle rooted for Al Kaline and the Detroit Tigers when he was growing up in Coleman, Michigan.