NBC SPORTS RADIO PRESENTS! THE 1968 WORLD SERIES


Detroit Free Press Friday, October 11, 1968

THE 1968 WORLD SERIES: GAME 7

Detroit Tigers vs St. Louis Cardinals 

Thursday, October 10, 1968

50 YEARS AGO TODAY. THE NBC RADIO NETWORK

Note: For the game’s complete stats (10/10/1968) click on the Baseball Reference (highlighted) link above.

Busch Stadium Thursday, October 10, 1968 (Photo courtesy Associated Press)

WORLD CHAMPS! Busch Stadium 4:06 p.m., Thursday, October 10, 1968 (Photo courtesy Associated Press)

Busch Stadium Thursday, October 10, 1968 (Photo courtesy AP)

Busch Stadium Thursday, October 10, 1968 (Photo courtesy Detroit Free Press archives)

NBC RADIO SPORTS * Ernie Harwell & Pee Wee Reese * WWJ 950 DETROIT * 10/10/1968

A NOTE ABOUT THESE 1968 WORLD SERIES BROADCASTS

*****

All seven games of the 1968 World Series aired on Detroit radio NBC affiliate WWJ-AM 950 and also on Detroit CBS affiliate WJR-AM 760.

WJR was the flagship station for the Detroit Tigers baseball broadcasts with Ernie Harwell and Ray Lane calling the games.

 The 1968 World Series games was telecast on Detroit CBS WJBK TV (Channel 2) and also on Detroit NBC WWJ TV (Channel 4).

*****

Motor City Radio Flashbacks features Game 7 of the 1968 World Series — today — the represented date the game actually aired 50 years ago, October 1968.

 

NBC RADIO ’68 WORLD SERIES: Missed any previous ’68 World Series games featured on Motor City Radio Flashbacks? GO HERE

Detroit Free Press Friday, October 11, 1968

Detroit Free Press Friday, October 11, 1968

Busch Stadium Jubilation! Thursday, October 10, 1968 (Photo courtesy Detroit Free Press archives)

Busch Stadium Thursday, October 10, 1968 (Photo courtesy AP)

1968 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! Thursday, October 10, 1968 (Photo courtesy Detroit Free Press archives)

Busch Stadium Celebration! Thursday, October 10, 1968 (Photo courtesy Detroit Free Press archives)

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October 10, 1968: Tigers 4 — Cardinals 1

Detroit Free Press Friday, October 11, 1968

JOY IN TIGER TOWN! 4:20 p.m., Thursday, October 10, 1968 (Photo courtesy Detroit Free Press archives)

“OUR DETROIT TIGERS ARE BASEBALL’S WORLD CHAMPIONS!”

A SPECIAL THANK YOU! Above CKLW audio (10/10/68) courtesy of Charlie O’Brien (CKLW)

DETROIT REVELS IN PENNANT WIN! Saturday, September 14, 1968 (Photo courtesy Detroit Free Press archives)

Detroit Free Press Friday, October 11, 1968


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NBC SPORTS RADIO PRESENTS! THE 1968 WORLD SERIES


Detroit Free Press Thursday, October 10, 1968

 

THE 1968 WORLD SERIES: GAME 6

 

Detroit Tigers vs St. Louis Cardinals 

Wednesday, October 9, 1968

50 YEARS AGO TODAY. THE NBC RADIO NETWORK

 

 

Note: For the game’s complete stats (10/09/1968) click on the Baseball Reference (highlighted) link above.

 

Busch Stadium Wednesday, October 9, 1968 (Photo courtesy AP)

Busch Stadium Wednesday, October 9, 1968 (Photo courtesy Detroit Free Press archives)

Busch Stadium Wednesday, October 9, 1968 (Photo courtesy Detroit Free Press archives)

 

NBC RADIO SPORTS * Ernie Harwell & Pee Wee Reese * WWJ 950 DETROIT * 10/09/1968

 

 

 

A NOTE ABOUT THESE 1968 WORLD SERIES BROADCASTS

*****

All seven games of the 1968 World Series aired on Detroit radio NBC affiliate WWJ-AM 950 and also on Detroit CBS affiliate WJR-AM 760.

WJR was the flagship station for the Detroit Tigers baseball broadcasts with Ernie Harwell and Ray Lane calling the games.

 The 1968 World Series games was telecast on Detroit CBS WJBK TV (Channel 2) and also on Detroit NBC WWJ TV (Channel 4).

*****

Motor City Radio Flashbacks features Game 6 of the 1968 World Series — today — the represented date the game actually aired 50 years ago, October 1968.

 

 

 

Game 7: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Motor City Radio Flashbacks

 

Detroit Free Press Thursday, October 10, 1968

 


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October 9, 1968: Tigers 13 — Cardinals 1

 

Detroit Free Press Thursday, October 10, 1968


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NBC SPORTS RADIO PRESENTS! THE 1968 WORLD SERIES


Detroit Free Press Tuesday, October 8, 1968

 

THE 1968 WORLD SERIES: GAME 5

 

St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers 

Monday, October 7, 1968

50 YEARS AGO TODAY. THE NBC RADIO NETWORK

 

 

Note: For the game’s complete stats (10/07/1968) click on the Baseball Reference (highlighted) link above.

 

Tiger Stadium Monday, October 7, 1968 (Photo courtesy AP)

Tiger Stadium Monday, October 7, 1968 (Photo courtesy Detroit Free Press archives)

Tiger Stadium Monday, October 7, 1968 (Photo courtesy UPI)

 

NBC RADIO SPORTS * Curt Gowdy & George Kell * WWJ 950 DETROIT * 10/07/1968 (A)

 

Detroit Tiger Stadium Monday, October 7, 1968

 

Tiger Stadium * Jose Feliciano * October 7, 1968

 

Detroit Free Press Tuesday, October 8, 1968

 

NBC RADIO SPORTS * Curt Gowdy & George Kell * WWJ 950 DETROIT * 10/07/1968 (B)

 

 

 

A NOTE ABOUT THESE 1968 WORLD SERIES BROADCASTS

*****

All seven games of the 1968 World Series aired on Detroit radio NBC affiliate WWJ-AM 950 and also on Detroit CBS affiliate WJR-AM 760.

WJR was the flagship station for the Detroit Tigers baseball broadcasts with Ernie Harwell and Ray Lane calling the games.

 The 1968 World Series games was telecast on Detroit CBS WJBK TV (Channel 2) and also on Detroit NBC WWJ TV (Channel 4).

Note: In this Game 5 feature only — Motor City Radio Flashbacks preempts the NBC Radio broadcast (with NBC Radio Jack Buck and Pee Wee Reese; poor audio) for the NBC Sports televised play-by-play for best audio quality.

NBC Sports (TV) Curt Gowdy and George Kell called the televised play-by-plays during the 3 game home-stand at Tiger Stadium, October 5, 6, 7.

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Motor City Radio Flashbacks features Game 5 of the 1968 World Series — today — the represented date the game actually aired 50 years ago, October 1968.

 

 

 

Game 6: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Motor City Radio Flashbacks

 

Detroit Free Press Tuesday, October 8, 1968

 

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October 7, 1968: Tigers 5 – Cardinals 3

 

Detroit Free Press Tuesday, October 8, 1968


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NBC SPORTS RADIO PRESENTS! THE 1968 WORLD SERIES


Detroit Free Press Monday, October 7, 1968

 

THE 1968 WORLD SERIES: GAME 4

 

St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers 

Sunday, October 6, 1968

50 YEARS AGO TODAY. THE NBC RADIO NETWORK

 

 

 

Note: For the game’s complete stats (10/06/1968) click on the Baseball Reference (highlighted) link above.

 

Tiger Stadium Sunday, October 6, 1968 (Photo courtesy Detroit Free Press archives)

Tiger Stadium Sunday, October 6, 1968 (Photo courtesy AP)

 

NBC RADIO SPORTS * Jack Buck & Pee Wee Reese * WWJ 950 DETROIT * 10/06/1968

 

 

 

A NOTE ABOUT THESE 1968 WORLD SERIES BROADCASTS

*****

All seven games of the 1968 World Series was aired on Detroit radio NBC affiliate WWJ-AM 950 and also on Detroit CBS affiliate WJR-AM 760.

WJR was the flagship station for the Detroit Tigers baseball broadcasts with Ernie Harwell and Ray Lane calling the games.

 The 1968 World Series games was telecast on Detroit CBS WJBK TV (Channel 2) and also on Detroit NBC WWJ TV (Channel 4).

*****

Motor City Radio Flashbacks features Game 4 of the 1968 World Series — today — the represented date the game actually aired 50 years ago, October 1968.

 

 

 

Game 5: Sunday, October 7, 2018 Motor City Radio Flashbacks

 

Detroit Free Press Monday, October 7, 1968

 


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October 6, 1968: Cardinals 10 – Tigers 1

 

Detroit Free Press Monday, October 7, 1968


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NBC SPORTS RADIO PRESENTS! THE 1968 WORLD SERIES


Detroit Free Press Sunday, October 6, 1968

 

THE 1968 WORLD SERIES: GAME 3

 

St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers 

Saturday, October 5, 1968

50 YEARS AGO TODAY. THE NBC RADIO NETWORK

 

 

Note: For the game’s complete stats (10/05/1968) click on the Baseball Reference (highlighted) link above.

 

WORLD SERIES HOME-OPENER! Tiger Stadium Saturday, October 5, 1968 (Photo courtesy Detroit Free Press archives)

Tiger Stadium Saturday, October 5, 1968 (Photo courtesy Detroit Free Press archives)

Tiger Stadium Saturday, October 5, 1968 (Photo courtesy Detroit Free Press archives)

 

NBC RADIO SPORTS * Jack Buck & Pee Wee Reese * WWJ 950 DETROIT * 10/05/1968

 

 

 

A NOTE ABOUT THESE 1968 WORLD SERIES BROADCASTS

*****

All seven games of the 1968 World Series aired on Detroit radio NBC affiliate WWJ-AM 950 and also on Detroit CBS affiliate WJR-AM 760.

WJR was the flagship station for the Detroit Tigers baseball broadcasts with Ernie Harwell and Ray Lane calling the games.

 The 1968 World Series games was telecast on Detroit CBS WJBK TV (Channel 2) and also on Detroit NBC WWJ TV (Channel 4).

*****

Motor City Radio Flashbacks features Game 3 of the 1968 World Series — today — the represented date the game actually aired 50 years ago, October 1968.

 

 

 

Game 4: Saturday, October 6, 2018 Motor City Radio Flashbacks

 

Detroit Free Press Sunday, October 6, 1968

 

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October 5, 1968: Cardinals 7 – Tigers 3

 

Detroit Free Press Sunday, October 6, 1968


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NBC SPORTS RADIO PRESENTS! THE 1968 WORLD SERIES


Detroit Free Press Friday, October 4, 1968

 

THE 1968 WORLD SERIES: GAME 2

 

Detroit Tigers vs St. Louis Cardinals 

Thursday, October 3, 1968

 50 YEARS AGO TODAY. THE NBC RADIO NETWORK

 

 

Note: For the game’s complete stats (10/03/1968) click on the Baseball Reference (highlighted) link above.

 

Busch Stadium Thursday, October 3, 1968 (Photo courtesy Detroit Free Press archives)

 

 

NBC RADIO SPORTS * Ernie Harwell & Pee Wee Reese * WWJ 950 DETROIT * 10/03/1968

 

 

 

 

A NOTE ABOUT THESE 1968 WORLD SERIES BROADCASTS

*****

All seven games of the 1968 World Series aired on Detroit radio NBC affiliate WWJ-AM 950 and also on Detroit CBS affiliate WJR-AM 760.

WJR was the flagship station for the Detroit Tigers baseball broadcasts with Ernie Harwell and Ray Lane calling the games.

 The 1968 World Series games was telecast on Detroit CBS WJBK TV (Channel 2) and also on Detroit NBC WWJ TV (Channel 4).

*****

Motor City Radio Flashbacks features Game 2 of the 1968 World Series — today — the represented date the game actually aired 50 years ago, October 1968.

 

 

Game 3: Friday, October 5, 2018 Motor City Radio Flashbacks

 

Detroit Free Press Friday, October 4, 1968

 


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October 3, 1968: Tigers 8 – Cardinals 1

 

Detroit Free Press Friday, October 4, 1968


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NBC SPORTS RADIO PRESENTS! THE 1968 WORLD SERIES


Detroit Free Press Thursday, October 3, 1968

 

THE 1968 WORLD SERIES: GAME 1

 

Detroit Tigers vs St. Louis Cardinals 

Wednesday, October 2, 1968

 THE NBC SPORTS RADIO NETWORK. 50 YEARS AGO TODAY

 

 

For the game’s complete stats (10/02/1968) click on the Baseball Reference (highlighted) link above.

 

 

Busch Stadium Wednesday, October 2, 1968 (Photo courtesy AP)

Busch Stadium Wednesday, October 2, 1968 (Photo courtesy Detroit Free Press archive)

Busch Stadium Wednesday, October 2, 1968 (Photo courtesy AP)

 

NBC RADIO SPORTS * Ernie Harwell & Pee Wee Reese * WWJ 950 DETROIT * 10/02/1968

 

 

 

A NOTE ABOUT THESE 1968 WORLD SERIES BROADCASTS

*****

All seven games of the 1968 World Series aired on Detroit radio NBC affiliate WWJ-AM 950 and also on Detroit CBS affiliate WJR-AM 760.

WJR was the flagship station for the Detroit Tigers baseball broadcasts with Ernie Harwell and Ray Lane calling the games.

 The 1968 World Series games was telecast on Detroit CBS WJBK TV (Channel 2) and also on Detroit NBC WWJ TV (Channel 4).

*****

Motor City Radio Flashbacks features Game 1 of the 1968 World Series — today — the represented date the game actually aired 50 years ago, October 1968.

 

 

 

Game 2: Tuesday, October 3, 2018 Motor City Radio Flashbacks

 

Detroit Free Press Thursday, October 3, 1968 (Dick Mayer)

 

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October 2, 1968: Cardinals 4 – Tigers 0

 

Detroit Free Press Thursday, October 3, 1968


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