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Detroit Tigers: The story of Mark Fidrych's best start In 1976
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The Bird: The Life and Legacy of Mark Fidrych: Wilson, Doug: 9781250048455: : Books
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Detroit Tigers flashback: Mark Fidrych, 'horse manure' and an ovation
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When we first heard about 'The Bird': Tigers' Mark Fidrych burst onto scene 40 years ago
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1976 Detroit Tigers Yearbook Featuring Mark "The Bird" Fidrych.
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40 years ago, Mark (The Bird) Fidrych was 'some kind of unbelievable
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40 years ago, Mark (The Bird) Fidrych was 'some kind of unbelievable
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Ticker: Ex-Tiger Fidrych No. 1 at putting fans in seats
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Northborough's Mark The Bird Fidrych dies in accident on farm
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