But, somehow, Denny McLain still can ... consumed much of the nation, McLain provided a pleasant distraction. A flamboyant right-hander for the Detroit Tigers, McLain went 31-6.

But that's Denny," says former Tigers teammate Jim Northrup about ... so he was free. Returning to Detroit, McLain was a hit as a radio talk-show host. That wasn't good enough for him.

(Honorable mention: Detroit native Frank Tanana, who was productive with the Tigers long after suffering ... It’s tough to imagine a five-year stretch like McLain had from 1965-69.