Detroit Tigers History

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 26: A general view of a closed Comerica Park where the Detroit Tigers were scheduled to open the season on March 30th against the Kansas City Royals on March 26, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Major League Baseball has delayed the season after the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11, 2020 in Various Cities, United States. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers: All eyes were on Detroit for 2005 All-Star Game

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Detroit Tigers: Mickey Lolich’s Incredible 1971 Season – Part Three

Detroit Tigers: The Music of 1984

Detroit Tigers Trade Value Series: Jason Thompson

Mickey Lolich throws a pitch for the Detroit Tigers in 1967.

Detroit Tigers Mickey Lolich’s Incredible 1971 Season – Part Two

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DETROIT, MI - JUNE 02: Daniel Fields #29 of the Detroit Tigers looks on from the dugout during the game against the Oakland Athletics at Comerica Park on June 2, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. The A's defeated the Tigers 5-3. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Former Tiger Daniel Fields shares his experience in Detroit

Logan Corris
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Mickey Lolich throws a pitch for the Detroit Tigers in 1967.

Tigers Ace Mickey Lolich’s Incredible 1971 Season – Part One

Sebastian Oslund
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DETROIT, MI - APRIL 20: Ian Kinsler #3 of the Detroit Tigers slides safely into home ahead of the tag by Hank Conger #16 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the game at Comerica Park on April 20, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Angels 2-1. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers: Three Tigers Moments on April 20

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DETROIT, MI - CIRCA 1935: (L-R) Charlie Gehringer, Billy Rogell, Hank Greenberg, and Marv Owen of the Detroit Tiger infield is represented in this photo made circa 1935 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo Reproduction by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers: Champions Day

Roger Castillo
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Ron LeFlore (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Looking Back At The 1978 Topps Burger King Detroit Tigers Set

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Detroit Tigers (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers: My dad and grandpa made me a baseball fan

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DETROIT, MI - JUNE 04: A detailed view of the special 42 commemorative patch to be worn on players and coaches hats to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day prior to game two of a double header between the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 4, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Yankees 4-2. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers: Jackie Robinson paved the way for Virgil and Wood

Roger Castillo
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NEW YORK - CIRCA 1979: Mark Fidrych #20 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the New York Yankees during an Major League Baseball game circa 1979 at Yankee Stadium the Bronx borough of New York City. Fidrych played for the Tigers from 1976-80. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

When Baseball Captured You Series: The Moments Mattered

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Detroit, MI - APRIL 15: Mickey Tettleton #20 of the Detroit Tigers bats during a baseball game on April 15, 1994 at Tigers Stadium in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers Trade Value Series: Mickey Tettleton

Roger Castillo
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(Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The Detroit Tigers’ Al Kaline and the 1968 World Series

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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)

The Detroit Tigers’ First No. 1: Harvey “Hubby” Walker

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(Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers: The Best MLB Draft Picks Rounds 6-10

Roger Castillo
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Willie Hernandez, Detroit Tigers (Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers: Willie Hernandez trade paid off in a big way

Brian Johnston
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KANSAS CITY - 1987: Frank Tanana of the Detroit Tigers pitches during an MLB game versus the Kansas City Royals at Kaufmann Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri during the 1987 season. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The 1987 Detroit Tigers: A Look Back Part 2

Roger Castillo
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KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 8: Doug Fister #58 of the Detroit Tigers throws during a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on April September 8, 2013 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers Trade Value Series: Doug Fister comes and Doug Fister goes

Jon Erkkila
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NEW YORK - 1928. Harry Heilmann, outfielder for the Detroit Tigers, poses for a batting portrait while in New York for a series with New York Giants at Yankee Stadium in 1928. (Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images)

Opening Day 1920: They Don’t Write ‘Em Like That Anymore

Sebastian Oslund
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BALTIMORE, MD - CIRCA 1993: Eric Davis #33 of the Detroit Tigers bats against the Baltimore Orioles during an Major League Baseball game circa 1993 at Orioles Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland . Davis played for the Tigers from 1993-94. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

The 1993 Detroit Tigers-Sparky Anderson’s Last Great Team Part 2

Roger Castillo
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Detroit Tigers, Travis Fryman Mandatory Credit: Holly Stein /Allsport

Detroit Tigers: Five strange quirks in Tigers uniform history

Brian Johnston
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Mike Moore blows a bubble 21 February 1993 during spring training at Marcant Stadium, Florida. The 34-year-old right-hander was recently acquired from Oakland during the off season. (Photo by TONY RANZE / AFP) (Photo credit should read TONY RANZE/AFP via Getty Images)

The 1993 Detroit Tigers-Sparky Anderson’s Last Great Team Part 1

Roger Castillo
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DETROIT, MI - JULY 20: Carlos Guillen #9 of the Detroit Tigers throws to first base during the game against the Oakland Athletics at Comerica Park on July 20, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The Athletics defeated the Tigers 7-5. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers Trade Value Series-Carlos Guillen

Roger Castillo
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Luis Gonzalez, Detroit Tigers, Mandatory Credit: Vincent Laforet /Allsport

Detroit Tigers: Luis Gonzalez for Karim Garcia trade was a disaster

Brian Johnston
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Rob Deer, Detroit Tigers (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers: Rob Deer had a strange tenure with the team

Brian Johnston
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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 06: A detail of a Detroit Tigers hat and glove are seen during warm ups against the New York Yankees during Game Five of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 6, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Placido Polanco was the Detroit Tigers’ first Dominican-born impact player (Part 2)

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