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Sad but awesome' documentary perfect synopsis of Mark 'The Bird' Fidrych's meteoric rise and fall – Macomb Daily
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Mark Fidrych Foundation - 1977 Coverage - Mark Fidrych: The Tale of the Bird
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From Justin Verlander to Mark Fidrych: A look back at the Detroit Tigers' opening day starters
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When we first heard about 'The Bird': Tigers' Mark Fidrych burst onto scene 40 years ago
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40 years ago, Mark (The Bird) Fidrych was 'some kind of unbelievable
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Back in the day, the Bird was the word
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Tiger Tales: A Detroit Tigers Blog: Detroit Tigers All Stars: 1970-1979
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When Mark Fidrych made his first start for the Detroit Tigers - Vintage Detroit Collection
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Fidrych was a rare bird - Baseball Egg
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Detroit Tigers Fan Zone 1968 1984 World Series Memorabilia
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Detroit Tigers flashback: Mark Fidrych, 'horse manure' and an ovation
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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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Mark 'The Bird' Fidrych reminds us it's still just a game – New York Daily News
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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