1958 in Michigan

none 1958 1958 Events from the year 1958 in Michigan. 3 Top stories The Associated Press ranked the top Michigan news stories of 1958 as follows:'58 Has Been Turbulent Year In State's History The News-Palladium December 31, 1958 III-16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/37166777/58_has_been_turbulent_year_in_states/ Newspapers.com The November 18 sinking of the SS Carl D. Bradley in a Lake Michigan storm, resulting in the death of 33 of 35 crew members (AP-1, 350 points) The April 6 crash of Capital Airlines Flight 67 into Saginaw Bay on final approach to Freeland, Michigan, resulting in the deaths of all 47 persons on board (AP-2, 285 points) The Democratic Party's sweep of the November election (AP-3, 240 points)) The case of Frank Kierdorf, business agent for Teamsters Local 332 in Flint, who was taken at gunpoint to a wooded area in Oakland County, set on fire, and then dropped off at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in PontiacTorch Victim's Own Story: Taken For Ride By Pair And Set Afire In Woods Detroit Free Press August 5, 1958 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/37167048/torch_victims_own_story_taken_for/ Newspapers.com (AP-4, 239 points) Dedication of the Mackinac Bridge (AP-5, 191 points) Negotiations and strikes between the UAW and Big Three automobile manufacturers (AP-6, 180 points) Proposal to create a state income tax (AP-7) Record unemployment (AP-8) Slump in the automobile industry (AP-9) 1958 Detroit Tigers season, including the June 9 firing of manager Jack Tighe, the drop to fifth place, and the trade of Billy Martin to Cleveland (AP-10) The United Press International ranked the state's top sports stories of 1958 as follows:MSU's Flop State's Top 1958 Story The Battle Creek Enquirer and News Jack Berry January 1, 1959 IV-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/37166935/msus_flop_states_top_1958_story/ Newspapers.com The 1958 Michigan State Spartans football team, picked before the season to win the Big Ten championship, disappointed with a 3–5–1 record (0–5–1 Big Ten) (UPI-1) Pitcher Frank Lary, who came into the 1958 season with a 9-4 record against the New York Yankees, won seven games against the Yankees (UPI-2) The 1958 Michigan Wolverines football team's loss to Northwestern by a 55-24 score, the worst beating in program history (UPI-3) Pitcher Jim Bunning's July 20 no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox (UPI-4) The Detroit Tigers' June 9 firing of manager Jack Tighe (UPI-5) Office holders State office holders right|135px|thumb|Gov. G. Mennen Williams Governor of Michigan: G. Mennen Williams (Democrat) Lieutenant Governor of Michigan: Philip Hart (Democrat) Michigan Attorney General: Paul Adams Michigan Secretary of State: James M. Hare (Democrat) Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives: George Van Peursem (Republican) Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court: John R. Dethmers Mayors of major cities right|thumb|140px|Patrick V. McNamara right|thumb|140px|Robert P. Griffin Mayor of Detroit: Louis Miriani Mayor of Grand Rapids: Paul G. Goebel/Stanley J. Davis Mayor of Warren, Michigan: Ted Bates Mayor of Flint: George M. Algoe/Robert J. Egan Mayor of Saginaw: R. James Harvey Mayor of Dearborn: Orville L. Hubbard Mayor of Lansing: Ralph Crego Mayor of Ann Arbor: Samuel J. Eldersveld Federal office holders U.S. Senator from Michigan: Patrick V. McNamara (Democrat) U.S. Senator from Michigan: Charles E. Potter (Republican) House District 1: Thaddeus M. Machrowicz (Democrat) House District 2: George Meader (Republican) House District 3: August E. Johansen (Republican) House District 4: Clare Hoffman (Republican) House District 5: Gerald Ford (Republican) House District 6: Charles E. Chamberlain (Republican) House District 7: Robert J. McIntosh (Republican) House District 8: Alvin Morell Bentley (Republican) House District 9: Robert P. Griffin (Republican) House District 10: Elford Albin Cederberg (Republican) House District 11: Victor A. Knox (Republican) House District 12: John B. Bennett (Republican) House District 13: Charles Diggs (Democrat) House District 14: Louis C. Rabaut (Democrat) House District 15: John Dingell Jr. (Democrat) House District 16: John Lesinski Jr. (Democrat) House District 17: Martha Griffiths (Democrat) House District 18: William Broomfield (Republican) Population Sports Baseball 1958 Detroit Tigers season – Under managers Jack Tighe and Bill Norman, the Tigers compiled a 77–77 record and finished in fifth place in the American League. The team's statistical leaders included Harvey Kuenn with a .319 batting average, Gail Harris with 20 home runs, Al Kaline with 85 RBIs, and Frank Lary with 16 wins and a 2.90 earned run average.1958 Detroit Tigers Statistics Sports Reference LLC Baseball-Reference.com July 28, 2017 https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/1958.shtml 1958 Michigan Wolverines baseball team - Under head coach Ray Fisher, the Wolverines compiled an 18–12 record.2012 University of Michigan Baseball Record Book University of Michigan 2012 August 9, 2017 22, 71 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/bsb-recordbook-2012.pdf March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304120456/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/bsb-recordbook-2012.pdf dead American football 1958 Detroit Lions season – The Lions, under head coach George Wilson, compiled a 4–7–1 record. The team's statistical leaders included Tobin Rote with 1,678 passing yards and 351 rushing yards, Dave Middleton with 506 receiving yards, and Jim Martin with 49 points scored.1958 Detroit Lions Statistics & Players Sports Reference LLC Pro-Football-Reference.com July 28, 2017 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/det/1958.htm 1958 Michigan State Spartans football team – Under head coach Duffy Daugherty, the Spartans compiled a 3–5–1 record. The team's statistical leaders included Mike Panitch with 250 passing yards, Dean Look with 328 rushing yards, and Sam Williams with 242 receiving yards.1958 Michigan State Spartans Stats Sports Reference LLC July 28, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan-state/1958.html 1958 Michigan Wolverines football team – Under head coach Bennie Oosterbaan, the Wolverines compiled a 2-6-1 record.1958 Football Team University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library July 28, 2017 https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1958fbt.htm The team's statistical leaders included Bob Ptacek with 763 passing yards, Darrell Harper with 309 rushing yards and 54 points scored, and Gary Prahst with 313 receiving yards.1958 Michigan Wolverines Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 28, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan/1958.html 1958 Eastern Michigan Hurons football team – Under head coach Fred Trosko, the Hurons compiled a 4–5 record.2014 Digital Media Guide: Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University Football June 28, 2017 169, 176 http://www.emueagles.com/custompages/football/2014/2014EMUFBGuide.pdf 1958 Central Michigan Chippewas football team – Under head coach Kenneth "Bill" Kelly, the Chippewas compiled a 7–3 record.Central Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide Central Michigan University July 28, 2017 100, 110 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-Football-Media-Guide.pdf October 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161026171041/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-Football-Media-Guide.pdf dead 1958 Western Michigan Broncos football team – Under head coach Merle Schlosser, the Broncos compiled a 4–5 record.Football Records: Annual Results Western Michigan University July 28, 2017 http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=204948424 1958 Detroit Titans football team – The Titans compiled a 4–4–1 record under head coach Wally Fromhart.1958 Detroit Mercy Titans Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 28, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/detroit-mercy/1958-schedule.html Basketball right|thumb|130px|George Yardley 1957–58 Detroit Pistons season – In their first season in Detroit, under head coaches Charles Eckman and Red Rocha, the Pistons compiled a 33–39 record and finished in second place in the NBA's Western Division. The team's statistical leaders included George Yardley with 2,001 points, Walter Dukes with 954 rebounds, and Dick McGuire with 454 assists.1957–58 Detroit Pistons Roster and Stats Sports Reference LLC Basketball-Reference.com August 8, 2017 https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/DET/1958.html 1957–58 Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team – Under head coach Forddy Anderson, the Spartans compiled a 16–6 record. John Green led the team with an average of 18.0 points per game.1957-58 Michigan State Spartans Roster and Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/CBB July 28, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/michigan-state/1958.html 1957–58 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team – Under head coach William Perigo, the Wolverines compiled an 11–11 record.1957–58 Michigan Wolverines Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/CBB July 28, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/michigan/1958-schedule.html Pete Tillotson was the team's leading scorer with 415 points in 22 games for an average of 18.8 points per game.University of Michigan Basketball Record Book University of Michigan 32 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/bkm-through-the-years.pdf 2017-07-29 2018-10-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20181026080859/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/bkm-through-the-years.pdf dead 1957–58 Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team – Under head coach Joseph Hoy, the Broncos compiled a 5–19 record.1957–58 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/CBB July 28, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/western-michigan/1958-schedule.html 1957–58 Detroit Titans men's basketball team – The Titans compiled a 13–12 record under head coach Bob Calihan.1957–58 Detroit Titans Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/CBB July 28, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/detroit-mercy/1958-schedule.html Ice hockey 1957–58 Detroit Red Wings season – Under head coaches Jimmy Skinner and Sid Abel, the Red Wings compiled a 29–29–12 record, finished in third place in the National Hockey League, and lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the playoffs. Gordie Howe led the team with 33 goals, 44 assists, and 77 points. The team's goaltender was Terry Sawchuk.1957–58 Detroit Red Wings Roster and Statistics Sports Reference LLC Hockey-Reference.com July 28, 2017 https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DET/1958.html 1957–58 Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey season – Under head coach Al Renfrew, the Wolverines compiled an 8–13 record.College Hockey News July 28, 2017 Michigan Team History http://www.collegehockeynews.com/reports/teamHistory/Michigan/31 1957–58 Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey team – Under head coach John MacInnes, Michigan Tech compiled an 11–16–1 record.College Hockey News July 28, 2017 Michigan Tech Team History http://www.collegehockeynews.com/reports/teamHistory/Michigan-Tech/33 1957–58 Michigan State Spartans men's ice hockey team – Under head coach Amo Bessone, the Spartans compiled a 12–11 record.College Hockey News July 28, 2017 Michigan State Team History http://www.collegehockeynews.com/reports/teamHistory/Michigan-State/32 Boat racing Port Huron to Mackinac Boat Race – APBA Gold Cup – Jack Regas Golf Michigan Open – John Barnum Motor City Open - Chronology of events January February March April May June July August September October November December Births January 8 - Betsy DeVos, businesswoman and current Secretary of Education, in Holland, Michigan March 10 - Steve Howe, Major League Baseball pitcher (1980–1996), in Pontiac, Michigan March 31 - Danny Bass, Canadian Football League player (1980-1991), in Lansing, Michigan June 22 - Bruce Campbell, actor (Evil Dead franchise, The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr., Burn Notice), in Royal Oak, Michigan July 15 - Mike Duggan, Mayor of Detroit since 2014, in Detroit August 11 - Dan Kildee, U.S. Congressman since 2013, in Flint, Michigan August 16 - Madonna, singer and entertainer, in Bay City, Michigan August 19 - Rick Snyder, Governor of Michigan (2011–2019), in Battle Creek, Michigan August 21 - Gary Hogeboom, NFL quarterback (1980–1990), in Grand Rapids, Michigan October 23 - Michael Eric Dyson, sociology professor, author, and radio host, in Detroit December 1 - Gary Peters, U.S. Congress (2009-2015), U.S. Senate (2015-present), in Pontiac, Michigan December 24 - Gene Sperling, economist who was Director of the National Economic Council and Assistant to the President for Economic Policy under Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, in Ann Arbor, Michigan Gallery of 1958 births Deaths October 25 - Edward Aloysius Mooney, Roman Catholic Cardinal and Archbishop of Detroit (1937-1958), at age 76 in Rome, Italy November - H. G. Salsinger, sports editor of The Detroit News for 49 years, at age 73 in Detroit Gallery of 1958 deaths See also History of Michigan History of Detroit References 30em