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For more than a half-century (the last 42 years in Detroit), the melifluous tones of Ernie Harwell have provided fine background music for our baseball summers. Now that Harwell is winding down his final season, Page 2's Jim Caple decided to grab the opportunity to spend some time with baseball's sweetest voice (and man).
CAPLE: THE VOICE OF SUMMER




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Although he almost always chooses watching (on TV) over listening (on the radio) -- hey, as an ESPNEWS anchor, he knows where the checks are coming from -- Page 2's Bob Halloran says radio is much more rewarding, especially for sports fans. Why? Because you get to use the most powerful weapon in your arsenal -- your imagination.

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In 1967, Detroit was beset by twin demons -- violent race riots and a crumbling economy. Along came the most unlikely of saviors -- the 1968 Detroit Tigers. In the documentary "A City on Fire," HBO tells the inspiring tale artfully and powerfully, writes Page 2's Eric Neel.
Tired of seeing small-market GMs get fleeced by the Yankees? Think you can spot a fair trade when you see one? Well, on the day of baseball's trade deadline, Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe offers a simple to quiz to gauge whether you understand the tricks of the trade.

MYSTERY PHOTO
Now that's what we call a White Russian. Page 2 couldn't figure out why Anna Kournikova had covered her face in sunscreen, so we asked for our readers' help with this week's Mystery Photo. You had plenty of bright ideas about Anna's new look.


This week, Page 2 turns its attention to the 10 most shocking moments in NFL history. Check out our list of pro football's most stunning events, and then click here to offer your choice for the No. 1 surprise. We'll run our readers' top 10 later this week:
10]  The Replacement Football League (Oct. 4, 1987)
NFL owners re-open for business just two weeks after the players went out on strike by using replacement players. Mercifully, the strike ends after 24 days.
9]  Vikings' Korey Stringer dies from heatstroke (Aug. 1, 2001)
Stringer, just 27, becomes only the second NFL player to die at summer training camp.
8]  Patriots win Super Bowl XXXVI (Feb. 3, 2002)
New England, which finished 5-11 the previous season, completes one of the most stunning turnarounds in NFL history by shocking the heavily favored Rams on Adam Vinatieri's field goal as time expires.
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VEGAS' ODDS TO WIN 2003 SUPER BOWL
Rams 4-1   Dolphins 15-1
Steelers 10-1   Colts 15-1
Eagles 11-1   Packers 15-1
Buccaneers 12-1   Broncos 15-1
Raiders 15-1   Patriots 20-1
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Got a comment about something you've seen on Page 2? Here's your chance to sound off to the editors and columnists. Plus, if you'd like to send an e-mail to The Sports Guy, here's your direct link to Bill Simmons.


THE SPORTS GUY
ESPN Classic looks back at the career of Hollywood serial killer Michael Myers, star of the "Halloween" movie franchise.

THE WATER COOLER
Page 2's Brian Murphy says there's nothing in sports quite as pure as the sight of Lance Armstrong on two wheels.

STRIKING BACK
As much as he's enjoying this baseball season, David Halberstam is ready to say good riddance if the players go out on strike.

REEL LIFE
Jeff Merron actually found some scenes based on facts when he took a closer look at "Caddyshack." So he's got that going for him.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


We're sure Twins outfielder Bobby Kielty, left, will welcome any comparisons to the late, great Mickey Mantle. Three Page 2 readers say Kielty is the spitting image of The Mick. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


Indians at A's
3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Oakland tries to pull out of skid.
 
"Hard Knocks"
11 p.m. ET, HBO
Go inside the Cowboys training camp.
 
Red Sox at Angels
10 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Key battle in AL wild-card race.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Tues., July 30: Killer Profile
• Mon., July 29: Beyond Be-Leaf
• Fri., July 26: Evil Doer
• Thurs., July 25: One Sick Puppy

Other featured content:
• Sex, Lies and Headlocks: Vince McMahon
• Being Dr. Evil
• Tracing the fall of Ryan Leaf
• Makin' It Better: Throwback jerseys
• The Power Poll
• Bizarre & Bogus
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
• Page 2's American (Sports) Idol
• 10 Burning Questions with Tom Brady
Wednesday, July 31, 2002
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