John Marlatt joins the Fancestor to discuss his lifelong fandom for the Detroit Tigers. John shared his journey from childhood memories listening to Ernie Harwell on WJR radio with his grandmother to becoming a devoted fan of the 1984 World Series champions led by Alan Trammell and Kirk Gibson.
They discussed watching Cecil Fielder‘s home run prowess and the historic 2006 AL pennant-winning season that rekindled his passion for following every game. The conversation covered the heartbreak of multiple playoff losses, including the 2012 World Series against the San Francisco Giants and the controversial imperfect perfect game in 2010.
John reflected on the pitching legends he’s witnessed including Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, and Tarik Skubal, while explaining why he remains a dedicated Tigers fan despite the team’s struggles over the decades.
The Fancestor is a podcast about that will speak to 30 fans from 30 Major League Baseball teams to determine exactly why we are fans. Through interesting conversations, it strives to understand and explain fandom: how we became fans, the moments that tested our fandom and why – at the end of the day – we are still fans.
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I remember watching the 1984 World Series game live in my youth. That feeling of shared excitement is what truly connects people to the sport.