It's National Bird Day, so let's watch Mark Fidrych highlights

June 28, 1976 - The Bird's Magical Performance 45 years ago today, Detroit Tigers rookie sensation Mark The Bird Fidrych captivated the baseball world with a complete game victory over the

Detroit Tigers flashback: Mark Fidrych, 'horse manure' and an ovation

R.I.P. Caroll Spinney: Remembering when Big Bird met Mark Fidrych for an iconic Sports Illustrated cover

June 28, 1976 - The Bird's Magical Performance 45 years ago today, Detroit Tigers rookie sensation Mark The Bird Fidrych captivated the baseball world with a complete game victory over the

Who made it onto the Mount Rushmore of Detroit Tiger greats -- and who was left off

Mark The Bird Fidrych Was Baseball's Best Rookie!

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MARK FIDRYCH: REMEMBERING THE BIRD

June 28, 1976 - The Bird's Magical Performance 45 years ago today, Detroit Tigers rookie sensation Mark The Bird Fidrych captivated the baseball world with a complete game victory over the

On 40th anniversary, author recalls sensation created by Mark 'The Bird' Fidrych