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The Birth of Dodge Cars, Gas Lights & MVP Glory | November 14

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In 1914, John and Horace Dodge produced the first Dodge automobile, the four-cylinder Model 30, known as “Old Betsy,” at their Hamtramck facility. In 2013, Detroit Tiger Miguel Cabrera was named back-to-back AL MVP, overcoming numerous injuries in the final months. Additionally, in 1857, Francis B. Gilbert inaugurated Grand Rapids' first gas street lamp, leading to significant gas sales in its first year.

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