2026 Witness to a Sweep

About this episode

The episode recounts the PhD Committee's experience at the final game of the 2012 World Series, including visits to iconic baseball locations.

In 2012, our PhD Committee went to the final game of the World Series to be a Witness to a Sweep. First Farley pays a bet then Ed, Farley & Dave play baseball at Tiger Stadium and meet Joe Michnuk from the Navin Field Grounds Crew . Then it’s time to head to Comerica Park to sit in the rain and watch the last game of a great year. Congratulations Giants and Tigers – wait ’til next year.

People in this episode

Guest: Joe Michnuk

Topics covered

• World Series
• Tiger Stadium
• Comerica Park
• baseball

Keywords

• sweep
• Giants
• Tigers
• Navin Field

Mentioned in this episode

Products: baseball

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