League & Division:
The Tigers compete in the American League Central Division with the Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins.
Ballpark:
Comerica Park
- Capacity: 41,070
- Opened in: 2000
- Ballpark owner: Ilitch Holdings, Inc.
- Construction cost: $300 million
History:
The franchise was founded in 1901 as a charter member of the American League.
Memorable Moments:
- The 1984 Tigers started the season 35-5, finished with a franchise-record 104 victories and cruised to a World Series title.
- In his first year as manager in 2006, the Tigers were the surprise team of the league, winning the American League wild-card berth, then upsetting the New York Yankees in the first round of the playoffs. They lost in the World Series in five games to the St. Louis Cardinals, which was a rematch of the 1968 series, won by the Tigers.
Championships:
Playoff appearances: 12 (1907, 1908, 1909, 1934, 1935, 1940, 1945, 1968, 1972, 1984, 1987, 2006)
Division champions: 3 (1972, 1984, 1987)
American League pennants: 10 (1907, 1908, 1909, 1934, 1935, 1940, 1945, 1968, 1984, 2006)
World Series titles: 4 (1935, 1945, 1968, 1984)
Wild-card berths: 1 (2006)
Spring Training:
The Detroit Tigers are a member of the Grapefruit League and play spring training games at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida.
Famous Past Players:
- Ty Cobb
- Al Kaline
- Hank Greenberg
- Lou Whitaker
- Charlie Gehringer
Top Current Players:
Leadership:
Owner: Mike Ilitch
General Manager: Dave Dombrowski
Manager: Jim Leyland
