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The Bird' tells tale of former Detroit Tiger Mark Fidrych's meteoric rise 40 years ago
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Mark Fidrych Foundation - 2013 Coverage
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CardCorner: 1977 Topps Mark Fidrych
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Pablo Torre: Right up till the end, Mark Fidrych was living the dream - Sports Illustrated
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The Year of the Bird, Detroit Sports, Detroit
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Mark Fidrych Foundation - Blog
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Mark Fidrych, 1954-2009
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When it came to rewarding Mark “The Bird” Fidrych, the Tigers were cheap, cheap, cheap - Vintage Detroit Collection
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Detroit Tigers' 1977 Scorebook - Mark The Bird Fidrych + 1977 Schedule !
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Mark The Bird Fidrych
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Would Mark Fidrych have a hall of fame career if he never got injured? - Quora
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CardCorner: 1977 Topps Mark Fidrych
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CardCorner: 1977 Topps Mark Fidrych
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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