For fans of the Detroit Tigers, these two stats led to years of disappointment. Tigers fans insisted that he was indeed a Hall of Famer.
Jack Morris, Drive to Hall of Fame
The Early Years
Jack was drafted in the 5th round by the Detroit Tigers in 1976. It was, perhaps, the best draft in baseball history.
The Tigers selected Alan Trammell second round, Dan Petry fourth round, and Ozzie Smith 7th round/did not sign.
Morris was first brought up to the major league club on April 11, 1977.