The Detroit Tigers are one of Major League Baseball's oldest and most respected teams. The franchise has won four World Series titles, notably in 1984 when their rally cry was "Bless You Boys," and 11 American League pennants, and has produced multiple Hall of Fame players. Since 2020, the team has been managed by A. J. Hinch. The Tigers play their home games at Comerica Park, a downtown stadium opened in 2000 that seats over 41,000 fans.

Detroit Tigers History

The Detroit Tigers originally formed in 1894 and played in the Western League. That league eventually changed its name to the American League and joined forces with the National League in 1901. The Tigers were one of eight teams as part of the first American League season. The team currently plays in the American League Central Division, competing against nearby rivals such as the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox.

Although the Tigers played in Bennett Park early on, in 1912 they moved into the historic stadium known then as Navin Field. The ballpark was called Briggs Stadium between 1938 and 1960, and then became known as Tiger Stadium until 1999. In 2000, the team moved to the newly constructed Comerica Park, located in downtown Detroit.

The Tigers have produced some of Major League Baseball's greatest players. Outfielder Ty Cobb, aka "The Georgia Peach," was a fierce competitor who still holds the major league record for highest career batting average. Sluggers such as Al Kaline and Hank Greenberg produced Hall of Fame-caliber statistics, while the World Series-winning 1984 Tigers team was led by tons of starpower: manager Sparky Anderson, pitcher Jack Morris and beloved shortstop Alan Trammell. Off the field, the Tigers have also had a major impact: Hall of Fame broadcaster Ernie Harwell was the radio voice of Tigers baseball for more than 40 years.