Detroit Tigers History

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 Tigers ownership opposing luxury tax increase is tough to swallow

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

Frank Beckmann kept Detroit Tigers fans entertained during a transition

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

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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

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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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DETROIT, MI - APRIL 04: Don Kelly #32 (L) of the Detroit Tigers poses for a photo with teammates (L-R) Max Scherzer #37, Miguel Cabrera #24 and Torii Hunter #48 after giving them an assortment of 2013 season awards. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The 2014 Detroit Tigers: Where are they now?

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NEW YORK - CIRCA 1978: Lance Parrish #13 of the Detroit Tigers in action against the New York Yankees during an Major League baseball game circa 1978 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Parrish played for the Tigers from 1977-86. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers: The 3 best September call-ups and moments

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Alan Trammell in the 1984 World Series. (Photo by Rich Pilling/Getty Images)

The Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays Rival Redemption Tour

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Gary Sheffield, circa 2007. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The Detroit Tigers’ Other Members of the 500 Home Run Club

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Aug 22, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (24) hits a solo homerun against the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth inning at Rogers Centre. The homerun was the 500th of his career. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers: Miguel Cabrera hits 500th home run in Toronto

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A view of opening ceremonies to celebrate Canada Day before a game between the Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers: A Brief History of Tigers from Canada

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