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Mark Fidrych's fairy reign as king of baseball ended too soon - Sports Illustrated
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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
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From Justin Verlander to Mark Fidrych: A look back at the Detroit Tigers' opening day starters
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Baseball Musings: Pitchers Archives
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Mark Fidrych Detroit Tigers Coverage
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Mark Fidrych's Monday Night Baseball masterpiece, The Bird was one of a kind. #OTD in 1976, Mark Fidrych dominated the Yankees on Monday Night Baseball., By Detroit Tigers
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Mark Fidrych Detroit Tigers Coverage
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Mark Fidrych Detroit Tigers Coverage
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Detroit Tigers flashback: Mark Fidrych, 'horse manure' and an ovation
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Fidrych dies in apparent accident
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Payoff Pitch Baseball 1977 Detroit vs Toronto - Mark The Bird Fidrych