MLB Team Guide
Detroit Tigers: History, World Series & Facts
The Tigers are one of the American League's eight charter franchises from 1901 and have played in Detroit throughout. They have won four World Series: 1935, 1945, 1968 and 1984.
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Quick facts
| Founded | 1894 in the Western League; AL charter member in 1901 |
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| Ballpark | Comerica Park, Detroit (opened 2000) |
| World Series titles | 4 (1935, 1945, 1968, 1984) |
| AL pennants | 11 through the 2025 season (1907, 1908, 1909, 1934, 1935, 1940, 1945, 1968, 1984, 2006, 2012) |
| Division titles | 7 through the 2025 season (AL East 1972, 1984, 1987; AL Central 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014) |
World Series history
Detroit has won four World Series in 11 appearances through the 2025 season. Its last title came in 1984.
- 1935 World Series: beat the Chicago Cubs 4–2
- 1945 World Series: beat the Chicago Cubs 4–3
- 1968 World Series: beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4–3 after trailing 3–1; Mickey Lolich was MVP
- 1984 World Series: beat the San Diego Padres 4–1
- Also won AL pennants in 1907, 1908, 1909, 1934, 1940, 2006 and 2012
Franchise history
- 1901: Began play as a charter member of the American League.
- 1907–1909: Won three straight AL pennants with Ty Cobb.
- 1935: Won the franchise's first World Series.
- 1968: Came back from a 3–1 deficit to beat the Cardinals in the World Series.
- 1984: Started 35–5, led wire to wire, won a franchise-record 104 games and the World Series.
- 2000: Moved from Tiger Stadium, the home since 1912, to Comerica Park.
Franchise record holders
| Home runs | Al Kaline, 399 |
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| Pitching wins | Hooks Dauss, 223 |
| Strikeouts | Mickey Lolich, 2,679 |
Retired numbers
- 1Lou Whitaker
- 2Charlie Gehringer
- 3Alan Trammell
- 5Hank Greenberg
- 6Al Kaline
- 10Jim Leyland
- 11Sparky Anderson
- 16Hal Newhouser
- 23Willie Horton
- 42Jackie Robinson (retired across MLB)
- 47Jack Morris
Hall of Famers
Ty Cobb, Sam Crawford, Hughie Jennings, Harry Heilmann, Charlie Gehringer, Mickey Cochrane, Hank Greenberg, Hal Newhouser, Al Kaline, George Kell, Sparky Anderson, Alan Trammell, Jack Morris.
Biggest rivalries
- Cleveland Guardians: fellow 1901 charter members and AL Central rivals, who met in the 2024 ALDS and 2025 Wild Card Series.
- Chicago White Sox: fellow 1901 AL charter members and AL Central rivals.
- New York Yankees: postseason opponents that Detroit beat in the 2006 ALDS, 2011 ALDS and 2012 ALCS.
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How many World Series have the Tigers won?
Four: 1935, 1945, 1968 and 1984.
When did the Tigers last win the World Series?
In 1984, beating the San Diego Padres four games to one. That team started the season 35–5 and won a franchise-record 104 games.
Who has the most wins in Tigers history?
Hooks Dauss, with 223. Mickey Lolich holds the franchise strikeout record with 2,679.
Where did the Tigers play before Comerica Park?
At the corner of Michigan and Trumbull, in the park known as Navin Field (1912), Briggs Stadium (1938) and Tiger Stadium (1961). The Tigers left it after the 1999 season.
Who has the most home runs in Tigers history?
Al Kaline, with 399. He played his entire career in Detroit, from 1953 to 1974, and the Tigers retired his No. 6.
Sources
Facts checked September 23, 2026. Live figures above come from ESPN.