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Ron LaFleur

American former MLB center fielder (Detroit Tigers 1974–79, Montreal Expos, Chicago White Sox), AL All-Star in 1976 and two-time stolen base leader; Fidrych's '76 Tigers teammate.

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PODCASTS

Aug 31, 2026

"The Bird: The Spirit of '76"

"The Bird: The Spirit of '76"

The Whole Ballgame

Aug 31 · 1h 42m

Andy BarronNARRATOR

38:50

His Tiger teammates recall his appeal.

Ron LaFleurGUEST

38:52

I mean, he was just a phenomenal pitcher.

Ron LaFleurGUEST

38:55

I mean, you know, you don't run across people like that often.

25 MINS LATER

Andy BarronNARRATOR

64:01

The frenzied crowds, the massive hoopla.

Ron LaFleurGUEST

64:04

I mean, he was just a phenomenal pitcher.

Ron LaFleurGUEST

64:06

I mean, you know, you don't run across people like that often.

Ron LaFleurGUEST

64:11

And he was the most exciting player, I think, in baseball at that particular time.

Ron LaFleurGUEST

64:17

And I was fortunate enough to be a part of that 1976 season.

"The Bird: The Spirit of '76"

"The Bird: The Spirit of '76"

Central to the Soul of the Summer of 1976

Jul 26 · 13m

Paula GroganGUEST

8:12

It was a happy feeling for us.

Ron LaFleurGUEST

8:13

But it was also scary because you didn't know.

Andy BarronNARRATOR

9:17

The frenzied crowds, the massive hoopla.

Ron LaFleurGUEST

9:19

I mean, he was just a phenomenal pitcher.

Ron LaFleurGUEST

9:22

I mean, you know, you don't run across people like that often.

Ron LaFleurGUEST

9:27

And he was the most exciting player, I think, in baseball at that particular time.

Ron LaFleurGUEST

9:33

And I was fortunate enough to be a part of that 1976 season.