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Detroit Tigers




  • 1894
  • 1935
  • 1945
  • 1968
  • 1984
  • 1992
  • 2000
  • Detroit Tigers Team 1894

    Detroit Tigers Team Formation

    The current Detroit club was a charter member when the Western League reorganized for the 1894 season. They originally played at Boulevard Park, sometimes called League Park. It was located on East Lafayette, then called Champlain Street, between Helen and East Grand Boulevard, near Belle Isle. In 1895, owner George Vanderbeck decided to build Bennett Park at the corner of ...
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  • World Series - 1935 Detroit Tigers

    World Series Winner 1935

    The 1935 World Series featured the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago Cubs, with the Tigers winning in six games for their first championship in five Series appearances.
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  • World Series - 1945 Detroit Tigers

    World Series Winner 1945

    The 1945 World Series matched the American League Detroit Tigers against the National League Chicago Cubs. The Tigers won the Series, four games to three, giving them their second championship and first since 1935.
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  • World Series - 1968 Detroit Tigers

    World Series Winner 1968

    The 1968 World Series featured the defending champion St. Louis Cardinals against the Detroit Tigers, with the Tigers winning in seven games for their first championship since 1945, and the third in their history. The Tigers came back from a 3-1 deficit to win three in a row, largely on the arm of MVP Mickey Lolich, who won three complete ...
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    World Series Winner 1984

    The 1984 World Series began on October 9 and ended on October 14, 1984. The American League champion Detroit Tigers played against the National League champion San Diego Padres, with the Tigers winning the series four games to one. This was the first World Series that Peter Ueberroth presided over as commissioner. Ueberroth began his tenure on October 1, succeeding ...
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    Mike Illitch New Owner

    Mike Ilitch purchased the Detroit Tigers in 1992 from fellow pizza magnate Tom Monaghan the founder of Domino’s Pizza for baseball was a sport that he had played as a youth. Under his ownership, the Tigers logged losing records in twelve out of thirteen seasons before their turnaround in 2006. After acquiring the team, Ilitch clearly expressed interest in moving ...
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    Opening Comerica Park

    Comerica Park is an open-air ballpark located in Downtown Detroit. It serves as the home of the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball, replacing historic Tiger Stadium in 2000. The park is named after Comerica Bank, which was founded in Detroit and was based there when the park opened. Comerica’s headquarters have since been moved to Dallas, though the bank ...
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History of the Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have been a part of Major League Baseball since 1901, making them one of the oldest teams in the league. Throughout their long and storied history, they’ve seen many highs and lows but have always remained competitive. From legendary players like Ty Cobb to modern stars such as Miguel Cabrera, the Tigers have had some of baseball’s most extraordinary talent grace their roster over time.

The early years for Detroit were marked by success on the field, with Hall-of-Famers Sam Crawford and Hughie Jennings leading them to three consecutive pennants from 1907–1909; however, they would not win another until 1934 when Hank Greenberg led his team to an American League title before falling short in World Series play against St Louis Cardinals "Gashouse Gang." The 1940s saw more success come back around as Hal Newhouser won two MVP awards while leading Detroit back into contention again, only for World War II to interrupt any further progress being made at that time.

In 1968 came one of the most famous seasons in MLB history: “the year of The Tiger,” where Denny McLain became the first pitcher since 1931 (and last ever) to win 30 games during the regular season & Mickey Lolich pitched 3 complete games, including shutout victory Game 7 against Bob Gibson & Cardinals ending drought without championship which lasted 34 years! This was followed up with a repeat performance in 1984 thanks mainly to great pitching performances from Jack Morris, who threw 10 inning shutout in game seven, clinching the series 4–3 over San Diego Padres; this remains longest ever played Fall Classic today!

From 2006 onward, it has been all about Miguel Cabrera, who is arguably the best player the franchise has ever seen - winning multiple batting titles & MVP awards along the way, helping lead the team to four straight division championships between 2011 and 2014 before finally getting past Kansas City Royals in 2015 ALCS to make World Series appearance after 29-year absence unfortunately though couldn't get the job done losing Kansas City four games none despite heroics Miggy throughout playoffs hitting .360/.458/.640 slash line 8 home runs 18 RBIs 17 runs scored 13 walks just 9 strikeouts across 16 contests! Even if he wasn't able to bring the championship home, fans still love him dearly because what he did do the organization during those nine glorious years playing Motown will never be forgotten anytime soon…

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Established
1894

City
Detroit

League History
2000 – Present / Major League Baseball
1901 – 1999 / American League
1894 – 1901 / Western League

Team History
1894 – Present / Detroit Tigers

Nickname
Tigers – The Detroit Tigers have been in Major League Baseball (MLB) since 1901 and are one of the oldest teams still playing. As such, they have a long history and many unique traditions that set them apart from other teams. One of these is their nickname: The Detroit Tigers! But where did this name come from?

The team was initially called “the Wolverines” after Michigan’s state animal, but by 1905 they had changed their name to “the Tigers.” This was likely due to the popularity of boxing heavyweight champion James J. Jeffries, nicknamed “Tiger Jim." Fans were inspired by his strength and courage on display in each fight he took part in, thus leading them to adopt his moniker for their beloved baseball team as well!

In addition to being named after Tiger Jim Jeffries, it is believed that some fans also thought tigers represented power and ferocity - two traits associated with winning sports teams at any level - which further cemented its place as an appropriate mascot for this particular franchise. When Ty Cobb joined forces with Sam Crawford in the 1907-1908 season, together they formed what is known today as "The Georgia Peach" or "Tyrus & Sam." These two players helped lead The Detroit Tigers toward becoming one of baseball's most successful franchises ever!

Through hard work over time, along with excellent leadership provided by past managers like Sparky Anderson or current manager Ron Gardenhire, The Detroit Tigers continue making strides both in field performance wise while also maintaining strong fan support off the field through various marketing campaigns featuring famous mascots such Paws & Roary among others... These combined aspects make up why we love our beloved hometown MLB Team: THE DETROIT TIGERS!!!

Championship
World Series 4
1984, 1968, 1945, 1935

Stadium
2000 – Present / Comerica Park
1912 – 1999 / Tiger Stadium
1938 – 1960 / Briggs Stadium
1912 – 1938 / Navin Field
1896 – 1911 / Bennett Park
1894 – 1895 / Boulevard Park

Owner
2018 – Present / Ilitch Holdings
1992 – 2017 / Mike Ilitch
1983 -1992 / Tom Monaghan
1961 – 1983 / John Fetzer
1956 – 1961 / Fred Knorr & John Fetzer
1952 – 1956 / Walter Briggs, Jr.
1935 – 1952 / Walter Briggs, Sr.
1919 – 1935 / Frank Navin
1908 – 1919 / Bill Yawkey & Frank Navin
1903 – 1908 / Bill Yawkey
1902 – 1903 / Samuel F. Angus
1901 – 1902 / James D. Burns
1894 – 1900 / George Vanderbeck

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Retired Number
2 / Charlie Gehringer
3 / Alan Trammell
5 / Hank Greenberg
6 / Al Kaline
11 / Sparky Anderson
16 / Hal Newhouser
23 / Willie Horton
42 / Jackie Robinson
47 / Jack Morris

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