Pontiac, MI

Named after an Algonquin chief and having given its name to an automobile company, Pontiac is located in eastern Michigan, 10 miles northwest of downtown Detroit, MI.

Teams that have played here

• Pontiac Indians, Border League (1912-1913)

Persons who were born here

• Tim Birtsas, pitcher
• Tommy Edman, infielder/outfielder
• Paul Fry, pitcher
• Kirk Gibson, outfielder, manager
• Mike Grace, infielder
• Steve Howe, pitcher
• Len Johnston, minor league outfielder
• Don Kirkwood, pitcher
• Kevin Mahar, outfielder
• Shayne Rea, minor league pitcher
• Evan Sharpley, minor league infielder
• Russ Stephans, minor league catcher
• Chico Vaughns, minor league infielder/outfielder
• Tim Welke, umpire

Persons who died here

• Elijah Jones, pitcher
• Hank Perry, outfielder
• Shayne Rea, minor league pitcher
• Tony Stiel, scout
• John Tapley, infielder
• Eddie Vines, infielder
• Walt Walker, catcher

Educational institutions located here

• Pontiac Catholic High School
• Pontiac High School
• St. Frederick High School