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| ====== Detroit Tigers ====== | ====== Detroit Tigers ====== | ||
| - | ===== Origins & Name ===== | + | ===== Military Roots of the Name ===== |
| + | The Tigers’ nickname comes from Michigan military units like the “Fighting Tigers,” not striped socks. [([[https:// | ||
| - | Military Roots of the Name | + | ===== Franchise Founding ===== |
| - | The Tigers’ nickname comes from Michigan military units like the “Fighting Tigers,” not striped socks. [([[https:// | + | The Tigers |
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| - | ===== Early History | + | ===== First Game Comeback |
| + | Detroit’s first major league game—on April 25, 1901—was a 14–13 comeback win. [([[https:// | ||
| - | Franchise Founding | + | ===== Old English D Logo Debut ===== |
| - | The Tigers began in 1894 as a Western League team, becoming a charter AL club in 1901. [([[https:// | + | In 1907, the club adopted the famous Old English “D” logo. [([[https:// |
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| - | First Game Comeback | + | |
| - | Detroit’s first major league game—on April 25, 1901—was a 14–13 comeback win. [([[https:// | + | |
| - | ]])] | + | |
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| - | Old English D Logo Debut | + | |
| - | In 1907, the club adopted the famous Old English “D” logo. [([[https:// | + | |
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| - | ===== Tigers Legends ===== | + | |
| - | Ty Cobb’s Arrival | + | ===== Ty Cobb’s Arrival |
| Ty Cobb joined the Tigers in 1905 at age 18. [([[https:// | Ty Cobb joined the Tigers in 1905 at age 18. [([[https:// | ||
| ]])] | ]])] | ||
| - | Cobb on Integration | + | ===== Cobb on Integration |
| - | Cobb advocated allowing African American players decades before MLB integrated. [([[https:// | + | Cobb advocated allowing African American players decades before MLB integrated. [([[https:// |
| - | Detroit]])] | + | |
| - | Al Kaline’s Debut | + | ===== Al Kaline’s Debut ===== |
| - | Al Kaline debuted in 1953 and became a Tigers legend. [([[https:// | + | Al Kaline debuted in 1953 and became a Tigers legend. [([[https:// |
| - | Baseball]])] | + | |
| - | Hammerin’ Hank Greenberg | + | ===== Hammerin’ Hank Greenberg |
| - | Hank Greenberg was Detroit’s pre-eminent slugger of the 1930s–40s. [([[https:// | + | Hank Greenberg was Detroit’s pre-eminent slugger of the 1930s–40s. [([[https:// |
| - | Baseball]])] | + | |
| - | ===== Stadiums & Ballparks | + | ===== Bennett Park Beginnings |
| + | The Tigers played at Bennett Park as early as 1895. [([[https:// | ||
| - | Bennett Park Beginnings | + | ===== Navin Field Opens ===== |
| - | The Tigers played at Bennett Park as early as 1895. [([[https:// | + | Tiger Stadium (originally Navin Field) opened in 1912, just days after the Titanic sank. [([[https:// |
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| - | Navin Field Opens | + | ===== Titles at Tiger Stadium ===== |
| - | Tiger Stadium | + | Tiger Stadium |
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| - | Titles at Tiger Stadium | + | ===== Ruth’s Record Breaker ===== |
| - | Tiger Stadium hosted World Series wins in 1935, 1945, 1968, and 1984. [([[https:// | + | On July 18, 1921, Babe Ruth hit a 560-foot homer at Navin Field—the longest verified at the time. [([[https:// |
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| - | Ruth’s Record Breaker | + | ===== Gehrig Ends Streak ===== |
| - | On July 18, 1921, Babe Ruth hit a 560-foot homer at Navin Field—the longest verified at the time. [([[https:// | + | On May 2, 1939, Lou Gehrig voluntarily benched himself at Briggs Stadium, ending his 2,130-game streak. [([[https:// |
| - | ]])] | + | |
| - | Gehrig Ends Streak | + | ===== Chuck Hughes Tragedy ===== |
| - | On May 2, 1939, Lou Gehrig voluntarily benched himself | + | NFL player Chuck Hughes collapsed and died during a game at Tiger Stadium |
| - | ]])] | + | |
| - | Chuck Hughes Tragedy | + | ===== Home Runs Count ===== |
| - | NFL player Chuck Hughes collapsed and died during a game at Tiger Stadium | + | Tiger Stadium |
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| - | Home Runs Count | + | ===== Comerica Park Debut ===== |
| - | Tiger Stadium closed having seen exactly 11,111 MLB home runs hit there. [([[https:// | + | Since 2000, the Tigers have played at Comerica Park. [([[https:// |
| - | You Boys]])] | + | |
| - | Comerica Park Debut | + | ===== Keyhole Removed ===== |
| - | Since 2000, the Tigers have played at Comerica Park. [([[https:// | + | Comerica Park removed MLB’s final dirt “keyhole” before the 2025 season. [([[https:// |
| - | ]])] | + | |
| - | Keyhole Removed | + | ===== Upgraded Videoboard ===== |
| - | Comerica | + | Comerica |
| - | News]])] | + | |
| - | Upgraded Videoboard | + | ===== Four Championships ===== |
| - | Comerica installed the second-largest videoboard in MLB—over 15,600 sq ft—for the 2024 season. [([[https:// | + | The Tigers have World Series titles from 1935, 1945, 1968, and 1984. [([[https:// |
| - | ]])] | + | |
| - | ===== Team Performance & Records | + | ===== Eleven Pennants |
| + | Detroit has captured 11 AL pennants. [([[https:// | ||
| - | Four Championships | + | ===== 1915 Century Mark ===== |
| - | The Tigers | + | The 1915 Tigers |
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| - | Eleven Pennants | + | ===== 1996 Collapse ===== |
| - | Detroit | + | Detroit |
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| - | 1915 Century Mark | + | ===== 1998 Realignment ===== |
| - | The 1915 Tigers won 100 games but still lost the pennant. [([[https:// | + | The team moved to the AL Central division in 1998. [([[https:// |
| - | Snippet]])] | + | |
| - | 1996 Collapse | + | ===== 2005 All-Star Game ===== |
| - | Detroit lost a franchise-record 109 games in 1996. [([[https:// | + | Comerica Park hosted the 2005 MLB All-Star Game. [([[https:// |
| - | Snippet]])] | + | |
| - | 1998 Realignment | + | ===== 2009 Collapse ===== |
| - | The team moved to the AL Central division | + | Detroit became the first team to lose a three-game lead with four games left in 2009. [([[https:// |
| - | Snippet]])] | + | |
| - | 2005 All-Star Game | + | ===== 2013 All-Stars ===== |
| - | Comerica Park hosted | + | Six Tigers were named to the 2013 MLB All-Star |
| - | Snippet]])] | + | |
| - | 2009 Collapse | + | ===== ALDS Strikeout Record ===== |
| - | Detroit | + | Detroit |
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| - | 2013 All-Stars | + | ===== 2018 Draft Pick ===== |
| - | Six Tigers were named to the 2013 MLB All-Star team. [([[https:// | + | Detroit secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft. [([[https:// |
| - | Snippet]])] | + | |
| - | ALDS Strikeout Record | + | ===== 2019 Home Losses ===== |
| - | Detroit struck out 57 Oakland batters in an ALDS—an MLB record. [([[https:// | + | The 2019 Tigers tied the modern-era |
| - | Snippet]])] | + | |
| - | 2018 Draft Pick | + | ===== Minor League Affiliates |
| - | Detroit secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft. [([[https:// | + | The Toledo Mud Hens (Triple-A) and Erie SeaWolves (Double-A) are Tigers affiliates. [([[https:// |
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| - | 2019 Home Losses | + | |
| - | The 2019 Tigers tied the modern-era record for most home losses. [([[https:// | + | |
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| - | Minor League Affiliates | + | |
| - | The Toledo Mud Hens (Triple-A) and Erie SeaWolves (Double-A) are Tigers affiliates. [([[https:// | + | |
| - | Snippet]])] | + | |
| - | Canadian Fan Base | + | ===== Canadian Fan Base ===== |
| The Tigers enjoy a substantial fan following in southwestern Ontario, Canada. [([[https:// | The Tigers enjoy a substantial fan following in southwestern Ontario, Canada. [([[https:// | ||
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| - | ===== Notable Seasons & Myths ===== | + | ===== The “G-Men” Trio ===== |
| + | The 1934 Tigers were nicknamed the “G-Men” for Gehringer, Greenberg, and Goslin. [([[https:// | ||
| - | The “G-Men” Trio | + | ===== Miggy’s Triple Crown ===== |
| - | The 1934 Tigers were nicknamed | + | Miguel Cabrera won the Triple Crown in 2012. [([[https:// |
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| - | Miggy’s Triple Crown | + | ===== Jim Leyland Era ===== |
| - | Miguel Cabrera won the Triple Crown in 2012. [([[https:// | + | Jim Leyland managed |
| - | ]])] | + | |
| - | Jim Leyland Era | + | ===== PAWS Debut ===== |
| - | Jim Leyland managed the Tigers from 1999 to 2013—one of the longest tenures in franchise history. [([[https:// | + | Masôt PAWS first appeared on May 5, 1995. [([[https:// |
| - | ]])] | + | |
| - | ===== Fan Experience & Mascots | + | ===== Theme-Night Costumes |
| + | PAWS dresses up for theme nights like “Christmas in July,” enhancing game-day fun. [([[https:// | ||
| - | PAWS Debut | + | =====Willie Horton Tribute ===== |
| - | Masôt PAWS first appeared on May 5, 1995. [([[https:// | + | Comerica Park features a statue of Willie Horton, whose number is retired—and Michigan observes “Willie Horton Day.” [([[https:// |
| - | ]])] | + | |
| - | Theme-Night Costumes | + | ===== Fastest to 40 Wins ===== |
| - | PAWS dresses up for theme nights like “Christmas | + | Detroit became the first MLB team to reach 40 wins in the 2025 season. [([[https:// |
| - | ]])] | + | |
| - | Willie Horton Tribute | + | ===== Hot April Start ===== |
| - | Comerica Park features a statue of Willie Horton, whose number is retired—and Michigan observes “Willie Horton Day.” [([[https:// | + | They notched 19 wins before May 1—a franchise first. [([[https:// |
| - | ]])] | + | |
| - | ===== Recent Highlights (2025) | + | ===== Power Duo ===== |
| + | Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene both exceeded 13 HR and 40 RBIs by June—a first for Tigers teammates. [([[https:// | ||
| - | Fastest to 40 Wins | + | ===== Skubal’s Shutout ===== |
| - | Detroit became the first MLB team to reach 40 wins in the 2025 season. [([[https:// | + | Tarik Skubal threw a 13-strikeout complete-game shutout on 94 pitches |
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| - | Hot April Start | + | ===== Aggressive Baserunning ===== |
| - | They notched 19 wins before May 1—a franchise first. [([[https:// | + | In 2025, Detroit led MLB in “extra bases taken” percentage—the highest in 50 years. [([[https:// |
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| - | Power Duo | + | ===== Run Value Balance |
| - | Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene both exceeded 13 HR and 40 RBIs by June—a first for Tigers teammates. [([[https:// | + | The Tigers ranked second in MLB with +10 runs from extra bases taken, compared to –4 from stolen bases the prior year. [([[https:// |
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| - | Skubal’s Shutout | + | |
| - | Tarik Skubal threw a 13-strikeout complete-game shutout on 94 pitches in May 2025. [([[https:// | + | |
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| - | Aggressive Baserunning | + | |
| - | In 2025, Detroit led MLB in “extra bases taken” percentage—the highest in 50 years. [([[https:// | + | |
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| - | Run Value Balance | + | |
| - | The Tigers ranked second in MLB with +10 runs from extra bases taken, compared to –4 from stolen bases the prior year. [([[https:// | + | |
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