Detroit Tigers Five Best Playoff Moments

Aug 29, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia (39) celebrates after he hits a two run home run in the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 29, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia (39) celebrates after he hits a two run home run in the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 6, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (19) and second baseman Ian Kinsler (3) hold up a flag for the 2014 AL Central Division Championship prior to the game against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (19) and second baseman Ian Kinsler (3) hold up a flag for the 2014 AL Central Division Championship prior to the game against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

After watching one of the better World Series games in history, it is important to remember that our Detroit Tigers have also been involved in some unforgettable playoff moments, too.

The Detroit Tigers‘ last World Series win was in 1984, but that doesn’t mean that was the last time the Tigers created memories. Seeing moments like Rajai Davis‘s game-tying home run brings back memories of the days when the Bless You Boys dominated the playoffs. Seeing favorite players trot the bases with their arms held high in the air have become the stuff of legends.

These memories also continue the hopes that the Detroit Tigers will make it back to their winning ways. If the Chicago Cubs can do it, so can any other team in the MLB.

Let’s take a good look at the top five memorable playoff moments from the boys in the Old English D.