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Detroit Tigers (NFL) Players
The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central Division. One of the AL's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit as a member of the minor league Western League in 1894 and is the only Western League team still in its original city. They are also the oldest continuous one name, one city franchise in the American League. Since their establishment as a major league franchise in 1901, the Tigers have won four World Series championships (, , , and ), 11 AL pennants (1907, 1908, 1909, 1934, 1935, 1940, 1945, 1968, , , ), and four AL Central division championships (2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014). They also won division titles in 1972, 1984, and 1987 as a member of the AL East. Since 2000, the Tigers have played their home games at Comerica Park in Downtown Detroit. The Tigers constructed Bennett Park at the corner of Michigan Avenu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American League Central
The American League Central is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. This division was formed in the realignment of 1994 by moving three teams from the American League West and two teams from the American League East. Its teams are all located in the Midwestern United States. Along with the National League East, the AL Central is one of two divisions in the Major Leagues in which all of its members have won a World Series title. In fact, each team has captured at least two World Series championships. The Kansas City Royals were the most recent team from the division to win the World Series. Division membership Current members *Chicago White Sox – Founding member; formerly of the AL West *Cleveland Guardians – Founding member; formerly of the AL East; known as the Cleveland Indians until 2021 *Detroit Tigers – Joined in 1998; formerly of the AL East *Kansas City Royals – Founding member; formerly of the AL West *Minnesota Twins – Founding member; formerly of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burns Park (Detroit, Michigan)
Burns Park was a baseball park located just outside of Detroit, Michigan, in Springwells Township. The stadium served as the Sunday home of the Detroit Tigers baseball club in the American League starting in 1900, as baseball games were not permitted on Sundays within Detroit city limits. The last game at Burns Park was played some time between 1902 and 1909. History Burns Park was built in response to blue laws, which prevented Sunday games from being played at Bennett Park, the team's primary baseball park. The park was named for the Tigers' then-owner, James D. Burns, who built the ballpark on his own property. Though the general location of the park is agreed upon, sources vary on the precise location of the ballpark. It was beyond the Detroit city limits, due to the blue laws, and it was in the vicinity of Livernois Avenue, Vernor Highway, Dix Street, Waterman Street, and railroad tracks. However, no known maps of the area exist showing the park, and the descriptions of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 Detroit Tigers Season
The 2013 Detroit Tigers season was the team's 113th season. They finished 93–69, first place in the American League (AL) Central Division. During the season, the Tigers finished one game ahead of the second place Cleveland Indians. They became the first Tigers team to win three consecutive titles since the 1907, 1908 and 1909 clubs won three consecutive American League pennants. The Tigers defeated the Oakland Athletics in five games in the American League Division Series and advanced to the ALCS for the third straight season, the first time an American League team has done so since the New York Yankees advanced to four straight from 1998 to 2001. They lost the American League Championship Series to the Boston Red Sox, four games to two. Manager Jim Leyland announced his retirement following the American League Championship Series. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Detroit Tigers Season
The 2012 Detroit Tigers season was the team's 112th season. On October 1, the Tigers clinched the AL Central title, the club's first repeat title since 1934–1935. They finished the regular season 88–74. They defeated the Oakland Athletics in the American League Divisional Series, 3 games to 2. It was the Tigers' second consecutive ALDS win. The Tigers went on to sweep the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series before being swept themselves by the San Francisco Giants in the World Series. Roster moves Releases *On October 29, the Tigers released relief pitcher Joel Zumaya to free agency. *On November 1, the Tigers released outfielder Magglio Ordóñez, infielder Carlos Guillén, and starting pitcher Brad Penny to free agency. *On December 12, the Tigers released utility infielder Will Rhymes to free agency. *On March 12, the Tigers released relief pitcher David Pauley. On March 15, Pauley cleared waivers and became a free agent. *On April 26, the Tigers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 Detroit Tigers Season
The 2011 Detroit Tigers season was the team's 111th season. The season began on March 31 at New York against the 2011 New York Yankees season, Yankees, and the home opener was on April 8 against the 2011 Kansas City Royals season, Kansas City Royals. The Tigers honored the late Sparky Anderson during the season. The Tigers sent five players to the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game: starting pitcher Justin Verlander, first baseman Miguel Cabrera, catcher Alex Avila, shortstop Jhonny Peralta, and closer José Valverde. The regular season concluded September 28 at home against the 2011 Cleveland Indians season, Cleveland Indians, with the Tigers holding a 95–67 record. The season saw the team's first 11-game winning streak since 1968 Detroit Tigers season, 1968, and first nine-game winning streak since 1984 Detroit Tigers season, 1984 – both years in which the Tigers went on to win the World Series. The streak ended at 12 games on September 14. It consisted of four consecu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968 Detroit Tigers Season
The 1968 Detroit Tigers season was the team's 68th season and the 57th season at Tiger Stadium (Detroit), Tiger Stadium. The Tigers won the 1968 World Series, defeating the 1968 St. Louis Cardinals season, St. Louis Cardinals four games to three. The 1968 baseball season, known as the "Year of the Pitcher," was the Detroit Tigers' 68th since they entered the American League in 1901, their eighth pennant (sports), pennant, and third World Series championship. Detroit pitcher Denny McLain won the Cy Young Award and was named the MLB Most Valuable Player award, American League's Most Valuable Player after winning 31 games. Mickey Lolich pitched three complete games in the World Series – and won all three – to win World Series MVP honors. Players Pitching: McLain, Lolich, Wilson and Sparma Denny McLain had a remarkable season in 1968, as he went 31–6 with a 1.96 earned run average (ERA), was an Major League Baseball All-Star Game, All-Star, won the Cy Young Award, won the MLB ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1945 Detroit Tigers Season
1945 marked the end of World War II, the fall of Nazi Germany, and the Empire of Japan. It is also the year Nazi concentration camps, concentration camps were liberated and the only year in which atomic weapons Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, have been used in combat. Events World War II will be abbreviated as “WWII” January * January 1 – WWII: ** Nazi Germany, Germany begins Operation Bodenplatte, an attempt by the ''Luftwaffe'' to cripple Allies of World War II, Allied air forces in the Low Countries. ** Chenogne massacre: German prisoners are allegedly killed by American forces near the village of Chenogne, Belgium. * January 6 – WWII: A German offensive recaptures Esztergom, Kingdom of Hungary (1920–1946), Hungary from the Soviets. * January 9 – WWII: American and Australian troops land at Lingayen Gulf on western coast of the largest Philippine island of Luzon, occupied by Japan since 1942. * January 12 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the Vis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1940 Detroit Tigers Season
Year 194 ( CXCIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Septimius and Septimius (or, less frequently, year 947 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 194 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Decimus Clodius Septimius Albinus Caesar became a Roman Consul. * Battle of Issus: Septimius Severus marches with his army (12 legions) to Cilicia, and defeats Pescennius Niger, Roman governor of Syria. Pescennius retreats to Antioch, and is executed by Severus' troops. * Septimius Severus besieges Byzantium (194–196); the city walls suffer extensive damage. Asia * Battle of Yan Province: Warlords Cao Cao and Lü Bu fight for control over Yan Province; the battle lasts for over 100 days. * First year of the ''Xingping'' era during the Han Dynasty in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1935 Detroit Tigers Season
The 1935 Detroit Tigers won the 1935 World Series, defeating the Chicago Cubs 4 games to 2. The season was their 35th since they entered the American League in 1901. It was the first World Series championship for the Tigers. The players As the 1934 Detroit Tigers won a club-record 101 games, the team made few changes in the off-season to alter their winning combination. Catcher/Manager: Mickey Cochrane Hall of Famer Mickey Cochrane returned as the team's manager and catcher. Known as "Black Mike", Cochrane is considered one of the greatest catchers of all time. In 1935, he hit .319 (9th in the AL) with a .452 on-base percentage (3rd in the AL), 96 walks (4th in the AL), 93 runs scored, and 33 doubles. Aside from his contributions as a player, Cochrane was invaluable as a manager and leader. Charlie Gehringer later said: "When Mickey was managing the Tigers from behind the plate I can't remember him ever fouling up anything. Seemed like he made snap judgments that always w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1934 Detroit Tigers Season
The 1934 Detroit Tigers season was the 34th season for the Detroit Tigers since entering the American League in 1901. The Tigers won the American League pennant with a record of 101–53, the best winning percentage in team history. The team made its fourth World Series appearance, but lost the 1934 World Series to the St. Louis Cardinals 4 games to 3. Pre-season The 1933 Detroit Tigers finished fifth in the American League with a record of 75–79, 25 games behind the Washington Senators. In mid-December 1933, team owner Frank Navin took two key steps to strengthen his team for the 1934 season. On December 12, 1933, the Tigers announced that they had purchased Mickey Cochrane from Connie Mack and the Philadelphia Athletics in exchange for Johnny Pasek and cash. The Tigers announced that they intended to use Cochrane as both a player and the team's manager. One day later, on December 13, 1933, the Tigers' new manager Cochrane negotiated a trade that brought outfielder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1909 Detroit Tigers Season
The 1909 Detroit Tigers won the American League pennant (sports), pennant with a record of 98–54, but lost to the 1909 Pittsburgh Pirates season, Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1909 World Series, 4 games to 3. The season was their ninth since they were charter members of the American League in 1901. It was the third consecutive season in which they won the pennant but lost the World Series. Center fielder Ty Cobb won the Triple Crown (baseball)#Hitting Triple Crown, Triple Crown and pitcher George Mullin (baseball), George Mullin led the league in Win (baseball statistics), wins (29) and winning percentage (.784). The players Catchers: Boss Schmidt and Oscar Stanage Catcher, Catching duties were split between Boss Schmidt (81 games) and Oscar Stanage (77 games). Boss Schmidt, Schmidt hit .265 in 1908, but his batting average (baseball), batting average dropped to .209 in 1909. As a young man, Schmidt worked in the coal mines and was a skilled brawler who fought an exhibition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1908 Detroit Tigers Season
The 1908 Detroit Tigers season was a season in American baseball. The team won the American League championship by means of a scheduling quirk, finishing just one-half game ahead of the Cleveland Naps. The two teams won the same number of games, but the Tigers completed and lost one fewer. They then lost to the Chicago Cubs in the 1908 World Series. Regular season The early part of the season was defined in part by Ty Cobb's contract dispute with the team. He claimed that the owners have too much power. Eventually Cobb settled for a $4,800 contract.Crazy '08: How a cast of Cranks, Rogues, Boneheads and Magnates created the Greatest Year in Baseball History, p. 71, by Cait Murphy, Smithsonian Books, a Division of Harper Collins, 2007, After opening day, the Tigers averaged only 4,400 fans per game. Season standings Record vs. opponents Roster Player stats Batting Starters by position ''Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting avera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
