It was the toughest year of my professional life, all because I felt that, no matter how well I performed, I wasnt going to be in the lineup. I have a picture of the back of him somewhere at home, but you can't see his face obviously. He really makes me mad! Saturday night: chalk up another one for the kid! He asked how many tickets we needed to go to the games and asked if we could be there at 6pm on the nights that Justin was pitching - that way Justin would sign autographs for us. He also talked about the blue angels and how he bombed whoever that was Justin signed an $80 million contract and is getting married at the ren-cen in 2 weeks. Here's another for your reading enjoyment! He also told us how she was an olympic gold medalist in the 100m breast stroke. Today I was at the Southgate city hall and a man came in that looks just like the guy that you profiled in your hall of shame that claims he is Brandon Inge's father. I'm pretty sure I got punk'd! For several dreamy minutes, a 21-year-old who since he was a tyke had wanted nothing but to play big-league baseball, was trying to sort out Detroit and the Tigers and what his fate with them might be. I was working and he came in and said his son is the third baseman for the detroit tigers. Baseball Sports . LOL THIS GUY IS LOONY. I know how to use a bat, ball and glove.. He spent a month in Class AAA this season. He said "OH, PLEASE don't give out the number because I have people calling CONSTANTLY about my son." No such person. Think Inge and you think tattooed forearms, a dirty uniform, an undying passion for the game through hot streaks and prolonged slumps alike. It was a nice card :-) Then he asked if we liked the Tigers, and said he was Justin Verlander's dad. Hes not a guy that stood out because he threw the hardest, hit the farthest, ran the fastest, Bakich told reporters in February. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses, Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. Update: The number is a New York NY number; unpublished. poor guy, I hope he has family that can help him because I truly think he believes what he says is true. He was very polite and personable but obviously not firing on all eight cylinders. Privacy Policy. He just came into my work as he does about once every 2-3 weeks. Cody Stavenhagen is a staff writer covering the Detroit Tigers for The Athletic. Inge signed with the Tigers in 1998, making his Major League debut on April 3, 2001, as a catcher. He drives a cream Cadillac. Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. Now his son is on track to follow him to Ann Arbor. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. He even wears a permanent testament to his boys, one on each arm. Inge played 13 seasons in MLB before retiring in 2013. For over a year I've been getting calls from Doctor's offices, salon's, etc. She was half-Italian with cooking skills to match, and with a golf game so precise that she regularly beat her supposed omni-skilled friend, with whom a torrid romance was kindling. Do you have a blog? I suggested he contact and attorney but he said he would bring Justin by one day with his tax returns so we could talk about it. Myself and a bunch of my fellow co-workers were duped by the famous Dwight Inge just a few hours ago while at work.He claimed he was looking for a mother of a boy who had leukemia that was a huge fan of Brandon's. Thirteen years later, sitting in shorts and a T-shirt following a spring-training workout at Marchant Stadium, Inge remembers the draft-day moment with utter clarity, not only for the shock it delivered, but for the lesson it imparted. Chad Carr, the grandson of former Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr, was diagnosed with DIPG a form of pediatric brain cancer in September 2014. He is quite a character!! My dad was telling me about the WRIF story a couple weeks ago, but then that they had Brandon Inge last week on the radio. Can't believe this guy has been doing this for over 3 years! Same story. When we left my mother called her friend and found out that the imposter, Dwight Verlander as he calls himself (Real name Raph Crusieo) had done the same thing to her and her son. I dont deal well with upper management trying to tell me how to manage a game. Its a weekday afternoon, and Inge has just finished shoveling snow out of his driveway. Got the entire story, Chad Henne, tickets, parking passes, etc. They behold a spectacularly gifted third baseman whose Nureyev-like pirouettes and balls-of-the-feet maneuvers as he fields ground balls are graceful and pleasing, much like Inges genial interviews that spur idyllic images of boyfriends, sons-in-law, and best friends; of kids who mowed your lawn and brothers who watched your back. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Just met Mr Verlander last week in Woodhaven. Well, theres irony for you. [9] After the All-Star Break, he raised his season average from .221 to .253 and finished with a career-high 27 home runs. I just ran into him at the LaSalle Bank ATM in Flat Rock. He said he was taking the food he ordered to a 14-year-old girl with leukemia. we met this guy yesterday in the Southgate Olive Garden. I wish the writer of www.detroittigertales.com can continue to provide so much useful information and unforgettable experience to www.detroittigertales.com readers. In addtion to the married to the country singer, sister in the Olympics, war hero, owns a giant plane stories, he mentioned that Justin Verlander and Chris Shelton lived with him last summer. He plays baseball. I can't wait to get my free tickets. He quickly walked away cause by my husands face the guy knew my husband knew he was lying. The number "Mr. Verlander" left is to a financial planning firm located in Manhattan. Amazing, but sad too. I am not a math major or anything but i believe that war was back in the 50s, so it was a little more than 38 years ago. At Michigan, Inge has found a home doing what he does best. Former Detroit Tiger Brandon Inge throws the ceremonial first pitch before the Tigers' AL Central game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit, Saturday, July 16, 2016. THEN about a year later we were surprised by him again! Funny thing is Dona's still waiting for her tickets. I am a CPA in Taylor. He came into our office wanting to make a dental appointment for his daughter Michele. I met him just before opening day in Wyandotte. Shanis career in government was still flourishing, leading them to choose the Ann Arbor area as home, a strategy based on its proximity to Lansing, Detroit, and the University of Michigan probable options for a woman of her background seeking work. Dwight verlander is off to Florida for spring training lol I just met him this morning Orangeish jeep I think he's driving now. MLB third baseman who spent his first 12 seasons with the Detroit Tigers, and became known for his fielding prowess. A older man came to our OB/GYN office in Monroe and wanted to make a appointment for his daughter. [15] Through the first half of the 2009 season, Inge led the team in home runs with 21[16] and was named to the All-Star team. That's why I say, never give out your address to strangers in tire stores! He introduced himself as Dwight Verlander and said he was leaving for a flight to Lakeland at 1:45. Theres no chance. i also volunteer at southshore and the ladies there have also talked about him coming in with his "stories". This is NUTS!! Brandon Inge couldn't hit, but he deserved better from Detroit Tigers fans before his release. OMG he said his dad bombed Khadofi's house or however you spell it but said his daughter was in olympics last year and was dating chad henne??? He was designated for assignment on July 23, 2013 and released seven days later. He is a HOAX!!! But Inge and Bakich had already started getting to know each other. he said. Brandon Inge was a Third Baseman and Catcher. Too bad he is just a crazy old man, we sure could have used the revenue!!!!! Exceeded rookie limits during 2001 season, More Brandon Inge Pages at Baseball Reference. He said he was Justin Verlander's dad and could get us tickets for a tiger game. He was pretty confident he would make it from Monroe to Detroit in 15 minutes! Speaking of which, does anyone still have the story of this guy from the news? He stopped me and asked me to read a card that he had picked out for his 50th anniversary. Inge decided one day in June 2009, rather than award the standard autograph, he would ask for the signature of a boy he considered a hero. Also said he was a Fighter Pilot in the Air Force and served 30 years. 17,821st in major league history) [7], Inge began 2001 in the majors, debuting as Detroit's starting catcher on opening day and throwing out a pair of Minnesota Twins baserunners in the game. Mott Childrens Hospital in Ann Arbor. Dwight Verlander is still at it. By the way.it was going to be held at the Ren Cen. ArrgghI wish the crazies would go away!!! Dwight came into our clinic in Brownstown(was here last year too) to make an appointment for his daughter Michelle. I was at the Meijer's store on Saturday. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Still driving the white Cadillac. On February 12, 2013, Inge inked a minor-league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hes as good as Ive ever seen. We're ass holes, we may never this one down. [31], Inge currently resides in Michigan. It makes sense, Inge said. Merry Christmas! I met Dwight Verlander at Meijer's in Woodhaven yesterday. Try a week on us. WOW, this is hilarious!!! well he still at it, seems to tell the same story every place he goes.came into our store today (Harris Mcclain Kitchen and Bath showroom)in monroe,mi. Facebook gives people the power to. He was registering for baby stuff for his daughter and he was telling stories about just losing a son in Iraq. While I was sitting there I began searching for Verlander's bio. May 19, 1977 i didn't beileve it but i went along because he was kinda nice but ya and he said at brandons wedding, 1600 people came and he danced with shania twayne 4 times, and faith hill once. so kinda weird..peace:), IDK WTH WHO IS THIS MAN IS HE A STALKER? He can play third base with em all [historically], no question, Leyland says. This is so funnymy best friend and I got caught in in Flat Rockgot the whole storyI sat down first and he said he just got back from visiting a little girl with leukemia and spilled the whole story.Justin Verlander's dad..house in Grosse IleOlympian daughter who was engaged to Chad Henne had a 19 year old son who was killed in IraqJustin is getting married to a Macy's model in September or October! Where's Nancy Drew when you need her? We weren't sure what to think of this guy! High School: Brookville HS (Lynchburg, VA), School: Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA), Debut: Dwight V came into my work today in New Boston talking about just coming back from visiting a young girl with cancer and giving her Tigers autographed items, Justin getting married last weekend and being on his honeymoon in Austrailia this week, etc. He came in to our office this morning with the same story everyone elso has cited Justin's dad, 5 year 80 mil contract, daughter md, 19 year old son congressional medal and going to visit 14 year old girl with lukemia kind of sad but he made us smile for a while. I knew who he was so we acted like it wasnt a big deal, then he said "do you even know justin verlander" we responded yes and he said "well like i said im his dad" then we said you already said that and blew it off, but he kept on talking about his son. He had lived in the Dexter. On one hand, his defensive skills are so wonderfully transferable that they have provided him with job security. The sad thing is is that I told my family including my little girls who love him and my Nephew that is absolutely crazy about Brandon Inge. He pulled up in an Orange Dodge Journey. His father, Dwight, was a 6-foot-4 basketball player at High Point (North Carolina) University and a star during his high-school days in Lynchburg, where he and Linda were classmates and sweethearts before each headed for High Point. [13], On September 27, Tigers manager Jim Leyland announced that he would move Inge back to third base for the 2009 season.[14]. Lmao. He didnt go to the game today cause he went to visit a 14 yr old girl w/leukemia. Most big-league players will tell you they still keep in touch with their college teammates. Only five third basemen (including Graig Nettles, Brooks Robinson, and Mike Schmidt) have collected more assists in a season than Inge. A father. Mr. Ralph Caruso (alias Dwight Verlander) was in our dealership in Woodhaven today to get his oil changed. Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan breaking news. He is commiting fraud and should be arrested - this is absolutely insane! At the conclusion of the season, Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski announced plans to re-sign Inge to a multi-year contract. This so-called Dwight Verlander was drooling, and filthy, and would not stop talking. The ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation is deeply rooted in the Ann Arbor ecosystem, but for the Inges, it has always been personal. These two perspectives have become entrenched rooting sections split by irreconcilable differences. At the press conference announcing the Fielder signing, manager Jim Leyland said that Inge "was not a happy camper". Yup, i was dooped for the New Year. Inge opened the 2009 season as the starting third baseman for the Tigers. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Anybody is entitled to their views and to their opinions, but if you put anyone who has bad feelings toward me or a gripe with me, man to man in a conversation, or we go out on the baseball field together, and if you dont like me after that, I dont mind. He has been in the office about 2-3 times and I think he just forgot he had been here before with a similar story about this and the flight stories too!! Inge soon was wearing regular reminders of young patients who loved that the Tigers third baseman came to home plate with their names penned on his skin. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, February 26, 11:03PM. I dont even know how to use a computer, Inge said in a February interview. All the same stories, Justin bought him a home on Grosse Isle, they have a 32ft yacht there, Daughter won a Gold medal, His other son died in Iraq,Threw himself on a grenade and saved 22 other soldiers, and they were awarded the congressional medal of honor from Retired General Norman Schwarzkopf at the funeral. I was pretty sure I'd never see this man again though until last week when he came into George's Family Restraunt in Trenton and started his lies with my grandparents. This time at the Monroe hospital where I work. Today in Erie Michigan at my daughters garage sale. He told us we would get tickets plus a parking pass and we would meet Justin before the game. Any other suckers out there??? My friend called her dad to ask him and he told her that there was a guy who went around telling people he was Verlander's dad. Justin has a sisteroh, yeah, she won a medal in the Greek Olympics! In most ways Inge was a below average major league baseball player, but he had a couple skills that kept him in the game, namely his throwing arm and ability to at least pass muster at several positions. amazing!! [4] Previously a shortstop, Inge became a catcher. Having received a record 11.8million votes in the Final Vote, Inge was selected to his first All Star Game, joining teammates Curtis Granderson, Justin Verlander, and Edwin Jackson on the American League squad. He must not have anything else to do but tell these entertaining stories to anyone who will listen. He said he had flew the misson and dropped the bomb on Kadaffi, but he killed Kadaffi's daughter instead and that he has always felt bad for that. Inge doesnt have much interest there. He claims he jumped on a mine and saved 28 men. Bakich essentially put names in a hat of people who have made an impact on the university. Tommy obliged, his name scrawled in big letters on Inges arm. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. Two years later, following a long-distance relationship that both frustrated and exhilarated each person, they were married. I have a shop in Monroe MI and told him, as I tell everyone else, that I wouldn't give his number out and if there was any interest it would be me calling. then I googled Verlander's dad. He bats and throws right-handed. Newsletters on topics that interest you most. Charles Brandon Inge (/nd/ INJ; born May 19, 1977) is an American former professional baseball third baseman and catcher and currently a volunteer assistant coach for the Michigan Wolverines baseball team. Saw him again today at Monroe Walmart. Came into our doctors office in Southgate to once again make an appt for his daughter "Michelle". He came into a Tax office in Monroe twice to make an apointment and talk about his son. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. At Michigan, working with young players is the part of the job he embraces most. Guess I got "hit" too. She didn't know any better and believed him. [7] He also stole 15 bases, the highest singleseason total for his entire baseball career. Justin Verlanders' dad frequents my place of business on occasionbut today was another sort of interestingA man came in ASKING about Dwight Verlander and said he has connections with Fox2 Hall of Shame and they wanted to do a bit on him (and wanted me to do a live interview) what?! If anyone has any idea how to potentially catch him, I'd really appreciate your ideas. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. "Dwight Verlander" came to our barn sale today! 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