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10 years ago: Tigers win pennant on Magglio Ordonez walk-off home run

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DETROIT – October 14, 2006: The Detroit Tigers win the American League pennant, sweeping the Oakland Athletics after a walk-off home run from Magglio Ordonez clinches the series.

It's one of the most memorable Detroit sports moments in recent history.

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The scene: Bottom of the 9th, game tied 3-3. Two men on for the Tigers, and one win away from the World Series.

Magglio Ordonez steps up to the plate and rockets a home run to left field, sending Comerica Park into a frenzy - and sending the Tigers to the World Series.

Watch the moment below.


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Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.

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