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Vikings vs. Lions: A role reversal hard to fathom

By Dave Wright | 09/23/11
The Lions are actually favored to win in the Metrodome Sunday. They appear to be a team on the rise, and the Vikings … well … they look like a team I know all too well.
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During Twins' early years, Harmon Killebrew was their 'uh-oh' guy

By Dave Wright | 05/17/11
He was one of those players who struck fear in the hearts of fans in every ballpark his team visited.Update: The Minnesota Twins announced this morning that Harmon Killebrew has died at 74. Related: Gov.
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Viking fans, welcome to Lionland

By Dave Wright | 11/22/10
I have a simple observation that, in its own way, fits the state of the local pro football team these days: Simply put, the Vikings have entered Lionland. As a longtime, long-suffering Detroit Lions guy, I welcome you to our world.
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Ken Burns needs at least one more 'Inning' to cover the story he missed on nation's diehard baseball fans

By Dave Wright | 10/01/10
This time, he spent way too much time detailing the exploits of the Red Sox, Yankees and Cubs. The main reason baseball is surviving today is the diehard fans who live and die with their teams in other cities throughout the heartland.
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Like Herb Carneal here, Detroit's Ernie Harwell didn't know how much he meant to community

By Dave Wright | 05/05/10
The legendary play-by-play radio/TV voice of baseball's Tigers did more than bring the game alive for fans. In Detroit's days, he played an important role is healing the city's wounds.
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Remembering Mark Fidrych: 'Who's Oliva?'

By Dave Wright | 04/14/09
There may never be another guy like Mark "The Bird" Fidrych. And that would be a shame. Case in point: One day, years ago, when he faced Tony Oliva.