Came into our doctors office in Southgate to once again make an appt for his daughter "Michelle". [4] Previously a shortstop, Inge became a catcher. Hope he is having fun!!! Chads diagnosis led Inge and his wife to become deeply involved in the ChadTough Foundation. I got the story in a tire store, where he took his white cadillac that Brandon bought him (his wife got a Hummer, Brandon's sister got a Grand Prix! Four times he has had 70 or more runs batted in, including seasons of 84 and 83 RBIs. He said he can't because she's terrible, but she was an Olympic swimmer in the last summer Olympics and she just graduated from U of M Med School. He was a nice, harmless old fella. Charles Brandon Inge (/ n d / INJ ; born May 19, 1977) is an American former professional baseball third baseman and catcher. I'm gonna look the number up as I don't recognise the area code as being local. Theres no chance. Brandon Inge brings energy, old-school toughness to Michigan baseball. Its just enough horsepower to justify that primary motivation for keeping him in Tiger togs: Hes a spectacular defensive third baseman. He told us it was his daughter's birthday, and then told us again that he was Verlander's dad. The cashiers were clearly on to him and gave each other knowing glances. May 19, 1977 Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Yep.got dooped toothe warsthe jethouse etc but this time he was Justin Verlander dad..we were going to the Tiger game that nite and he said to come down and sit with them. funny thingwe told the ushers that we were waiting for him and they let us sit directly behind home plate for the whole game. The same stories as above. !I failed to notice what type of car he was driving though =(. Data Provided By Chad Carr, the grandson of former Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr, was diagnosed with DIPG a form of pediatric brain cancer in September 2014. If college baseball was on, though, Inge was watching. The Brandon Inge father imposter strikes again! 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. He batted a career-best .287 during the 2004 season and connected for 27 home runs in both the 2006 and 2009 seasons. In 2006, Inge showed power during the first half, with his 17 home runs tying for the team lead. He introduced himself as Dwight Verlander, but quite honestly, I don't think the father of our "$8-Million-Dollar-Man" would look like a plain old bum. [8] In 2006, Inge exceeded his 2005 totals with 398 assists. He said that MLB had investigated this guy a couple years ago and deemed that he is harmless. He started the 2013 season on the disabled list. That would not happen.. Said he was in the Air Force for 33 years, retired a full bird, and was Justin Verlander's dad and I think he said his name was Dwight Verlander. Told me he "knows Glenn personally" and Glenn has been to at least 60 Tiger Games courtesy of Jason Verlander. Our own urban legend! Emerald was one of Cleopatra's favorite gems. It was at bob evans in monroe on June 3, 2006. I was in Meijers, Woodhaven and was stopped by a nice old man claiming to be Brandon Inge's father. I mentioned that I knew Pat Sheridan, who used to be a Tiger and he told me he was dead. If anyone has any idea how to potentially catch him, I'd really appreciate your ideas. Youre gonna make me cry in front of the whole group. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A . Shani became the godmother to Tammis son, Chad. Coaches get invited to their former players weddings. I was suspicious before, but when I asked him what section his seats were in, he hesitated. I would think he could get in some sort of trouble, the strange thing is his stories rolled off of his tongue as if they were versed so many times. It was the first time in my life I felt handcuffed on a baseball field.. I'm pretty sure I got punk'd! He was just in woodhaven today at my sisters garage sale. Brandon Inge @BrandonInge Former Detroit Tiger and Michigan Wolverine coach, Dad to 2 great young men, and husband to my amazing wife! 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. He gave me the whole, " I have signed baseballs, jerseys,". 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. I only talked to him for about 10 minutes. Any other suckers out there??? The guy just came in to our office, driving the white Caddi. Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. He went on to tell us that he was Justin Verlander's Dad and went on and told stories of signging autographs and how much Justin made, his daughter was doing her intership at UofM and a he said when he came in with his daughter that he would bring us about 12 tickets for a game. He claimed to be retired air force and verlander's father. Some baseball players, some athletes, some hardly related to sports. He is a nut case! She didn't know any better and believed him. October 13, 2010Another Dwight Verlander's father sighting today at Jet's Pizza in Trenton. June 9,2008 My daughter and I and her boyfriend sitting in Monroe Tim Hortens, Met the father of Jason Verlander, heard the whole family history, same guy,same car. Mr. Ralph Caruso (alias Dwight Verlander) was in our dealership in Woodhaven today to get his oil changed. Those things are all well and. Made me laugh alot!! he was a garage sale i was at in flat rock today, said he was verlanders dad and all that. It was interesting to read the other blogs about his stories they seem rather consistant except with Tiger player is his child and what profession his daughter is currently doing!! This content is only available to subscribers. It would have been nice to meet Chad Henne though. After he told the same story to a couple other non-believers I watched him walkout and get into a white Caddy! I work for hallmark in the walmart in Monroe. Told me his wife hit big at Greektown last night, $25000, and that his son, Justin Verlander, was there, then had to fly back to Cleveland to finish the series with the Indians. Signed, Julia Roberts Mom. On August 26, 2010, Inge achieved his 1,000th career hit against the Kansas City Royals. Players spend every waking moment with each other for three or four years. Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan breaking news. Doctors said it would take 46 weeks to heal,[19] however he returned two weeks later. He told us we would get tickets plus a parking pass and we would meet Justin before the game. Inge thinks of his own playing career, when former Tiger Kirk Gibson could pick up little nuances and relate them to Inge in a way no other coach quite could. Brandon Inge - a team leading 16 th home run, a single and 3 RBI. Yup, I got duped at KFC in Monroe today. Inge signed with the Tigers in 1998, making his Major League debut on April 3, 2001, as a catcher. I had my encounter with Mr. Inge a few months ago. THEN about a year later we were surprised by him again! Looks like "Dwight Verlander" still on the move, He came into our Kitchen & Bath Store In Oak Park and said Justin was gonna remodel his Kit & Bath in his new house in West Bloomfield. He is in his mid-fifties (55-56) and is about 6'3" tallhe is from Virginia and so far as I know, stills lives in a small town in Virginia. But I have two kids, and I followed them all the way up through Little League once I retired, so it stopped being about me pretty quickly.. It would be natural to assume theirs is a Democratic union, although Inge urges caution there. He told us everything about being Verlander's dad and had a house on Grosse Ile that his son bought. He claims that Brandon bought him a 6 bedroom house out on Grosse Ile and Justin Verlander and Chris Shelton live there with him during the off-season.I had this interesting chat with this fella this week at the WalMart in Monroe! i met dwight yesterday what a treat he told me about buying travoltas plane and said once you get john talking all he talks about is scientology i work at a bowling alley in trenton and he set up a birthday party for his daughter who by the way is marrying chad henne in 3 weeks and is also an olympic gold medal winner in the breast stroke,he also told me how after justin threw his no hitter all the guys in the clubhouse stipped him naked and smeared ketchup and mustard all over him what a tool, oh yeah his father in law is hall of famer lou groza. This one comes to you live from Trenton Federal Credit Union in Woodhaven, MI. FAKE - FAKE. He talked with his family. I was so giddy when he told me that he was Brandon Inge's dad. All rights reserved (About Us). Inside the University of Michigan baseball facilities, Brandon Inge technically has an office. Dwight Verlander Sighting - Met Dwight Verlander at the Southgate Olive Garden this afternoon. 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. Just met Mr Verlander last week in Woodhaven. He quickly walked away cause by my husands face the guy knew my husband knew he was lying. However, as he was getting ready to leave, he asked my girlfriend if her name was Marilynn! Bakich essentially put names in a hat of people who have made an impact on the university. Working with him has been awesome.. Cheers! He was selected to his only MLB All-Star game in 2009. i was with my friends mom, girlfriend, and sister and they all believed him!@!!! That's why I say, never give out your address to strangers in tire stores! Long hours and a lot of work for little reward. He was named Legion Baseball's 2010 Graduate of the Year. I didnt feel part of the team, he recalls, explaining that one of the clubhouses leading quipsters began to distance himself that spring from his teammates, not wanting them to be marred by his obvious frustrations. He was named the opening day center fielder after Curtis Granderson was placed on the disabled list. [4], Inge began his professional career with the Jamestown Jammers, of the SingleA New YorkPenn League. He played college baseball at Virginia Commonwealth University. We got the son jumped on a grenade story. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. Said his youngest son just died in Iraq and was 19. WOW, this is hilarious!!! And I loved her name.. I told him we had season tickets to UM and he said he did also. You have to be responsible for everyone. I actually got a pic. Update: The number is a New York NY number; unpublished. I was a believer. Brandon Inge was born in the middle of Generation X. College baseball serves as a last bastion of purity there are no paychecks, no minor-league promotions at stake, little room for egos. Speaking of which, does anyone still have the story of this guy from the news? I know from google that Brandon's wife works at UofM hospital in Ann Arbor.sheesh, I wonder if Brandon knows about this and what his thoughts are.the poor man can't be in his right mind.can he??????? Building a winning baseball program in the Midwest isnt for the faint of heart. Said Justin was getting married soon and the reception was to be at the Ren Cen. We really have gotten used to ignoring him but get a chuckle out of his stories he tells the patients in our lobby. In June, Inge put together a hitting streak that lasted for 12 games. stayed for about a hour and half tells a pretty good story. I know Lawrenceville GA best chiropractic clinic helps people in Lawrenceville GA with back pain, neck pain, headaches. 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. Born: By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Same old song and dance. I did get a phone number from him and I called it and spoke to a man who just kinda chuckled when I said I was calling to verify an appointment. In August 2009, Inge received two tattoos, one on each forearm, on a West Coast road trip. Karma just hit Detroit Tigers fans with a Babe Ruth-sized bat. A man about 5' 3" or 4" told me he was Justin verlanders father and that I would be receiving 10 free tiger tickets and sit right next to the tigers. He drives a cream Cadillac. The phone again rang. 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. He had lived in the Dexter. It was a number to a financial planning office in New York. Still posing as Justin Verlander's dad, Dwight came by on Thursday, Oct 15, 2009 and brought one of our receptionists (at a chiropractic clinic in Brownstown) 2 red carnations that I am looking at right now. On July 19, 2010, Inge was hit on the left hand by a pitch. Brandon, meanwhile, was burrowing through the Tigers minor-league subcontinent. He stopped me because I was wearing a Tiger jacket and hat,this is the last time I wear my Tiger jacket and cap. And Verlander's sister's dad! Politics and baseball have had their historic tussles, but the two spheres can also blend benignly, and at one of the summer leagues functions at which the senators office participated, Inge and Shani got acquainted. Brandon, who played 11 1/2 of his 13 MLB seasons with the Tigers before retiring in 2013, previously served as an assistant coach at Country Day before joining Erik Bakichs staff in Ann Arbor before the start of the 2021 season. My father has been a huge Cardinal fan for most of his life which includes the 1934 World Series betweem the Tigers and Cardinals. Pretty sad that we kind of believed himwe were a bit skeptical when he wouldn't show us I.D. He can play third base with em all [historically], no question, Leyland says. I met this clown today at the Quizno's on Telegraph in Monroe! But it seems to be morphing into a trend. Inge came to his room after the game, told his tattooist to go to work and, by 7 the next morning, was wearing the tributes to his sons that he had spent ample time and money ($2,000) pondering. and started walking away. Said Jason lives in West Bloomfield and lives next door to Glenn Frey of the Eagles. They were applied during an eight-hour procedure at the Parc 55 Hotel in San Francisco, where the team was staying during a weekend series. It was those legs that helped him to a 40-plus inch vertical jump during his days at Brookville High School in Lynchburg. The Tigers liked him so much they made him that years second-round draft pick. And its helpful to know about the electorate. There is not much to state except the following universal truth: 30 seconds after permanently deleting/throwing/burning it, you need it. They were going to stay with one of the guys that were in the Beegees. well, wellthis old Verlander man still isn't done. A few people in the restraunt came up to me and said he had fooled them before too but I think I was the one who fooled him today. So this guy is at Olive Garden Friday, 6/5/09, and he tells us he is Justin Verlander's dad. He didnt go to the game today cause he went to visit a 14 yr old girl w/leukemia. He was all excited about it. He made an appointment. Inge remembers being at home in Lynchburg, Va., with his parents, Dwight and Linda, when the phone rang. http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/182634Here's an old article stating that his name is Ralph Cruiseo. He offered us tickets to a game along with the tickets for parking with the Tigers players and also to meet Justin at 5:00 before the game we would attend. 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!! He may seem harmless, but it is a little creepy. I really can't imagine what would posses someone to go about doing this for so long, however he was a harmless old man with nothing to do in his life. He said he was Justin Verlander's "dad" and he was getting ready to head down to Lakeland, FL with Justin for spring training. I dont want to know how to use a computer. 23,248 likes. He played for a while with the A's and Pirates, and ended his big-league life in 2013. Composure here are some latest photos of piracy way off the beam the seaside of Somalia, and the worldwide efforts to bridle it in. just curious, would like to see that writeup. Only five third basemen (including Graig Nettles, Brooks Robinson, and Mike Schmidt) have collected more assists in a season than Inge. Its an ever-expanding effort (one example: 60 Ann Arbor-area gas stations one day each week donate a penny per gallon to the cause) to provide families with serious hospital stays a means for paying treatment costs that might otherwise leave them without cash for utility and household expenses. 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. Everyone wants to have a little excitement in their lives now and then. Brandon Inge joined the Michigan baseball coaching staff for the 2021 season. So if you see an old man wearing a Coca-Cola branded Nascar jacket, beware! Same story and everything. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. She owns a hair salon and said his name was Don Inge, this is kind of freaky. Since I didn't want to be rude I lowered my eyes and hid my laughs until he focused his attention on me. 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. Evidently, Marilynn is someone he sits next to at all of Justin's games! As you've probably figured out by now, I have been an equally big Tiger fan for most of my life. 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??? This time he was claiming he was Justin Verlander's father, he lived on East River in Grosse Ile, and that his son wanted to open a sporting goods store in Southgate. He was admiring how beautiful her kids are and went on to tell her that he was Verlander's dad, he also had a son who died in Iraq, and his daughter's graduating from U of M, blah, blah, blahsame stuff I guess. He visits kids he wishes had a smattering of the blessings he enjoys. Inge got a taste of that at Detroit Country Day School. Shani might have temporarily relinquished government for motherhood, but her career melds with her causes, a prime example of which is the Family Hope Fund she founded. HE TOLD ME HIS SON PITCHED FOR THE TIGERS, AND ASKED ME IF I LIKE THEM. [11] Inge asked management to trade him to a team where he would have a chance to be an everyday player. I work for a dentist and "Dwight Verlander" stopped in going on and on about his vacation that him and his wife of 50 years were taking. 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. TIL there was a man in Michigan who was exposed as going around pretending to be Brandon Inge's father. I was at my Uncles working a garage sale because he had to go to a funeral. He coincidentally did work for the Tigers recently and was in Lakeland for the tigers spring training. 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'm assuming). They also had the right parents. After the Tigers signed free-agent Ivn Rodrguez in 2004, Inge played in the outfield, catcher and at third base, batting .287 with 13 home runs that season. Dwight Verlander was at Our Lady of Hope Cemetary on Sunday, October 24th, 2010. He came into a Tax office in Monroe twice to make an apointment and talk about his son. That man is crazy!! I am extremely proud to announce my commitment to the University of Michigan to continue my academic and athletic career! Tyler wrote. All rights reserved. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. My sister and her friend got "hit" today too at the Woodhaven Community Center. I hope they don't wait too long. Also said he and his wife just returned from a trip to Australia. I contacted a high school buddy who confirmed that he is alive and well. He pulled up in an Orange Dodge Journey. Like what youve read? Right after that he told us that he served in 4 wars including Korea. can't believe it. Well, the "Dwight" imposter made me smile today. WHAT A DOUCHE BAG!!!!! For now, his coaching aspirations do not extend beyond Michigan. Sad he has to do that. Do you have a blog? Inge took over the catching position full-time after Rodrguez was traded to the New York Yankees on July 30, 2008. i work at west marine in taylor and this old guy came in pretending to be brandon inge's dad and a retired airforce pilot saying that he wanted top of the line of lifejackets, but that brandon would be paying for them because he just negoiated a 24 million dollar deal. He was gone 14 months later, at age 5. Theres a desire and love to get better, and theyre not tainted yet., Baseballs back!!! I posted the blog about my mom being at jury duty, and the ones above it. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Inge played 13 seasons in MLB before retiring in 2013. He told us he was an orthopedic surgeon who just did a ladies knee replacement. LOL He gave me the same story and my step-son told me about a gentleman telling the same tales. So I met "Justin Verlander's Dad" today at Meijer:-) He stopped & asked me if I liked the Tigers, then continued to talk about how his son is flying he and his wife out to Australia for a month because he just signed a $80 million dollar contract. I can't believe i believed him though! I just ran into him at the LaSalle Bank ATM in Flat Rock. I decided to google him today (after getting 3 calls in one day) and found this blog. [7] He also stole 15 bases, the highest singleseason total for his entire baseball career. Her name is Michelle. Or maybe Chad is just up there messing with me., (Photo: Mark Cunningham / MLB Photos via Getty Images). From 2016: Former Tiger, fan favorite Brandon Inge honored by big crowd turnout He went 19-for-66 (.288) in 23 postseason games and helped the Tigers reach the 2006 World Series. pic.twitter.com/eCeEOc4v2C, Brandon Inge (@BrandonInge) March 6, 2021. I was so impressed with her, Inge says. ArrgghI wish the crazies would go away!!! i just laughed, We just had a visit from "Dwight Verlander" at our Garage Sale in Brownstown today! Here is a story and a picture:http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060618/SPORTS02/606180588/1051Lee. Sportswriter Jayson Stark described Inge as a "super-utility dervish. I am a CPA in Taylor. It was all random.. LOL!! Since Pujols is a big favorite of both father and son, his big night was something we both could enjoy even if only one of us was happy with the final result. I sat there for almost an hour listening to him thinking what a great guy and great family. By the time he said he was still flying with the Blue Angels, I knew for sure he was lying. I reminded the old fart the his "son" was 15 minutes away from taking the mound in the first game of todays doubleheader! Don't know how to explain this to my little Nephew, who has asked me several times if I had received the tickets yet. He stopped me and asked me to read a card that he had picked out for his 50th anniversary. Ahhh.same story again! This year, the Wolverines are ranked No. COOKIE! 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. He was in the Southgate Meijer store on Saturday talking to anyone who would listen. The flip side is that during some past seasons, and particularly during a nightmarish 2008, when he was plugged into the lineup willy-nilly, like a room-to-room household appliance, Inge was praying for a trade that would restore him to third base, his position of passion. Not believing this to be true, and still believing that he was who he said he was, I looked up his name and found this site, along with the tv coverage from the hall of shame. Inge decided one of lifes blessings did not exclude the other; he would place Tyler and Chase on the same epidermal display as other youngsters. I met Justin Verlander's dad, at a Denist office in Monroe, he said his Name is Dwight, and that he just renegociated his contract for him, 4 yrs 42 million,I fell for it, he was offering everyone tickets at the office, as well as me who was a paitent there, said he would bring Justin to my Salon to get his haircut! His daughter is Michelle the Olympian, going out with Chad Henne, he bought his airplane from John Travolta down in FLwhat is with this guy? Brandon Inge was born on Thursday, May 19, 1977, in Lynchburg, Virginia. [23] In 239 plate appearances with Detroit in 2011, he recorded a .177 batting average, before being designated for assignment on July 20. he also owns a cadallac. 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. "What you don't believe me?" His 19 yr old son was killed in Iraq just 4 months ago after he jumped on a grenade saving the lives of 28 soldiers.We all thought he was a bit old for having such young children, but we let him tell his stories. for his daughter. We present them here for purely educational purposes. On one hand, his defensive skills are so wonderfully transferable that they have provided him with job security.
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