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Finding A Tigers Fan In Detroit Not That Easy

DETROIT (CBSDFW.COM) - Texas Rangers fever is spreading, and it's at a fever pitch in Detroit.

Detroit, Texas that is.  Locals pronounce it 'DEE-troit'

The town of just over 700 in Red River County shares very little in common with its namesake in Michigan, and that includes the preferred baseball team.

Detroit, Texas is best known for being the birthplace of John Nance Gardner and for hosting the "Little Motor City" car show, but this weekend, the town 2 hours Northeast of Dallas is all about the Texas Rangers.

CBS 11 took a trip up there, but didn't find any Tigers fans:

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