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Posted By: Todd Schultz

Jodi. Was Auker a coach after his playing career? The reason I ask is that this photo (apologize for the scan--it's old and could be sharpened/given higher res) shows what appears to be a left shoulder patch. What was puzzling about Auker was that he stopped playing in Detoit in 1938, and I thought this patch was the centennial patch worn by all teams in 1939. Now after looking into that other Burke photo today, I believe the patch is more likely one worn during the war years (a shield design), and Auker stopped playing for anyone after 1942. Did he coach for the Tigers in the '40's? Am I just delirious in thinking there is a shoulder patch there?