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BIG PLAYS BY PERRIMAN KEEP DEFENSE OFF THE FIELD

November 13, 1995 | Detroit Free Press

When Brett Perriman was a teenager down in Miami, his buddies were all getting gold teeth. So Brett got one, too. ...

‘A TEACHER TO THE LAST’BATTLING FATAL ILLNESS, A PROFESSORUSES DEATH TO SHOW US HOW TO LIVE

November 12, 1995 | Comment, Detroit Free Press

BOSTON -- The worst part of dying this way, he said, was that he couldn't dance. Morrie loved to dance. For years he went to a church hall not far from Harvard Square, where once a week they would blast music and open the door to anyone, dance however you wanted, with whomever you wanted. Morrie danced by himself. He shimmied and fox-trotted, he did old dances to modern rock music. He closed his eyes and fell into the rhythm, twirling and spinning and clapping his hands.

What Do You Expect With Lions, Bucs?

November 11, 1995 | Detroit Free Press

* Lions 20, Tampa Bay 19: This is how it goes with these two: When you don't expect it, the Lions will win. And when you least expect it, the Bucs will win. All we have to figure out now is what to expect. The answer: I have no idea. Pick vs. spread: Tampa Bay.* Dallas 14, San Francisco 14: I don't know which hurts George Seifert more, falling to a .500 record, or having been outcoached by Wayne Fontes. Pick vs. spread: San Francisco.

The Ibm Browns? Glimpse Intonfl’S Future Isn’T Pretty

November 9, 1995 | Detroit Free Press

THE YEAR 2025 -- The IBM Browns made headlines this week when they announced they were moving from Mexico City back to Cleveland.Once upon a time, longer than most football fans can remember, the Browns played in Cleveland, under the odd name "Cleveland Browns." This, of course, was back when teams were named after the cities they played in -- before corporations insisted that the teams be named after them.

WITH THE RUN ‘N’ SHOOT, FALCONS JUST CAN’T WIN

November 4, 1995 | Detroit Free Press

* Detroit 24, Atlanta 17: I'm sorry. I know the Falcons have a better record. But they use the run 'n' shoot. I ...

YEAR WISER, HILL VOWS MORE WORK, LESS PLAY

November 3, 1995 | Detroit Free Press

There was a day this summer when Grant Hill felt like a big shot. He was in Los Angeles, taping a TV sitcom. ...

As Receivers Go, Herman’S A Real Monster For Lions

October 30, 1995 | Detroit Free Press

He slammed the ball between his legs, then bounced up and down, then whacked himself in the helmet with both hands, then shook his fists at the crowd. I guess this is what you'd call a touchdown dance. That, or he ate some really bad Mexican food before the game.

Orel Surgery: Crafty Veteransaves The Day For Cleveland

October 27, 1995 | Detroit Free Press

CLEVELAND -- He was pitching for everyone who ever got a little old, a little paunchy, anyone whose boss ever came to him and said, "We're going in another direction." For 12 seasons Orel Hershiser, gave his heart, soul and body parts to the LA Dodgers, he won them a world championship, he won them endless awards, he won them fans and filled their coffers with gold. He was loved by the media and loved by the community -- and it made no difference. None whatsoever. When he turned 36, and only pitched one complete game all season, the front office suits came down and said, "Thanks, Orel.

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