Detroit Tigers History

The Detroit Tigers' Willie Horton poses at Tiger Stadium in an undated file photo. (Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Network.)

Celebrating Willie Horton’s Return to the All-Star Game

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Of Trade Deadlines, Detroit Tigers, Fidrych, Smoltz, Skubal

Recalling Each of the Current Detroit Tigers’ First MLB Hits

Eduardo Rodriguez versus Justin Verlander: Money Well Spent?

Former Detroit Tigers players Mickey Stanley, Willie Horton, Al Kaline and Mickey Lolich pose for a photo during the ceremony to honor the 50th anniversary of the Tigers 1968 World Championship team prior to the game between the Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park on September 8, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Cardinals 4-3. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers retired numbers

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A view of Dodger Stadium before the Detroit Tigers take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 23, 2010. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

The Detroit Tigers’ Greatest Dodger Stadium Moments

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Mark Fidrych answers the cheering crowd at Tiger Stadium. (Source: Detroit Free Press)

Opening Day Was a Good Day For the 1978 Detroit Tigers

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES - 2022/02/07: Motor City Casino next to Comerica Park in downtown Detroit. (Photo by Stephen Zenner/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers ownership opposing luxury tax increase is tough to swallow

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September 27, 2020; San Francisco, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Matt Strahm (55) during the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers Free Agent Review: Left-hander reliever Matt Strahm

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DETROIT - SEPTEMBER 15: Long time Detroit Tigers radio broadcaster Ernie Harwell (L) shakes hands with former Detroit Tiger radio broadcaster Frank Beckmann on Ernie Harwell Day at Comerica Park on September 15, 2002 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Frank Beckmann kept Detroit Tigers fans entertained during a transition

Roger Castillo
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Lou Whitaker bats during the 1987 season. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers to Retire Lou Whitaker’s Number

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HAVANA, CUBA - CIRCA 1908: Jose Mendez, Carlos Royer, Gervasio Gonzalez, Regino Garcia, Rafael Almeda, and Armando Marsans and the Almendares Team of the Cuban winter league pose with their officers, directors, assistants and fans for the team portrait in Havana, Cuba in 1908. (Photo Reproduction by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers: Meet José Méndez, the first Afro-Cuban to play in Detroit

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Austin Jackson reaches over the wall to rob the Royals' Alex Gordon of a home run on August 6, 2011 in Kansas City. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

The D On Austin Jackson’s Tigers Cap Also Stood For Defense

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Brandon Inge smiles during a press conference. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The 6 best drafts in Detroit Tigers history

Chris Brown
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Detroit Tigers 2007 first-round draft pick Rick Porcello talks to the media at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on August 24, 2007. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The 6 worst drafts in Detroit Tigers History

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DETROIT - C.1940. The interior of Briggs Stadium in Detroit is the subject of this c.1950 color linen postcard. (Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images)

Baseball-Reference and Random Acts of Detroit Tigers

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Daniel Norris of the Detroit Tigers rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Chicago Cubs on August 19, 2015. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers: Once-In-A-Lifetime Home Runs

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DUNEDIN, FL - MARCH 03: Jay Sborz #56 of the Detroit Tigers pitches during the spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Dunedin Stadium on March 3, 2010 in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers-Pitchers who enjoyed a cup of coffee in the majors

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Tito Fuentes: The Detroit Tigers’ First Free Agent

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Michigan pitching coach Chris Fetter is the program's all-time leader in innings pitched.Behind Chris Fetter 11

Detroit Tigers pitching coach Chris Fetter shows his Michigan pride

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DETROIT, MI - MAY 06: The Detroit Tigers starting pitching rotation (L-R) Anibal Sanchez #19, Max Scherzer #37, Justin Verlander #35, Rick Porcello #21 and Drew Smyly #33 pose for a photo prior to the game against the Houston Astros at Comerica Park on May 6, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Astros 11-4. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers: This sad photo of future World Series champions in 2014

Roger Castillo
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1989: DETROIT TIGERS INFIELDER ALAN TRAMMELL RUNS THE BASE PATH DURING THE TIGERS VERSUS OAKLAND A''S GAME AT OAKLAND COUNTY STADIUM IN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA.

Detroit Tigers: What if Alan Trammell won the 1987 AL MVP?

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Michigan State honors 9/11 first responders before the Youngstown State game at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Honoring Michigan and Michigan State with Detroit Tigers biggest rivalries

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Ty Cobb, circa 1906. (Photo Reproduction by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images)

The Detroit Tigers’ First Victorious World Series Game

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Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez hits a 3-run, walk-off home run to defeat the Athletics, 6-3, in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006.Tigers 101406 Al12a

Detroit Tigers: With one swing, Ordonez created a generation of fans

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Former Detroit Tigers Jake Wood (L) and Willie Horton during the Tigers second annual African American Legacy Award Ceremony honoring Jake Wood in 2010. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The 1961 Detroit Tigers’ 100th Win Was an Odd One

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Sep 24, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (24) sits with his family before the game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers: Miguel Cabrera’s ceremony reminded us how lucky we are

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Detroit Tigers' Willie Hernandez pitches in Game 3 of the World Series at Tiger Stadium, Oct. 12, 1984.Willie Hernandez

Detroit Tigers: Celebrating the career of Willie Hernández

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