Detroit has had a team in the American League since the league was established in 1901.
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∙ 2013-07-18 21:46:16The Detroit Tigers are part of the American League. They play in the Central Division.
Since their entry into the American League in 1901, the Detroit team has always been known as the Tigers. There was a team from Detroit that played in the National League between 1881-1888 that was known as the Wolverines.
Yes. They are part of the American League Central Division.
The Detroit Tigers were not the American League Champions in 2007. That honor went to the Boston Red Sox, who swept the National League Champions, the Colorado Rockies, in 4 games.
The Detroit Tigers' first season of existence was 1894 as a member of the Western League. In 1901, the Western League became the American League and the Tigers were a charter member.
The Detroit Tigers won the 1940 American League Pennant.
American League - George Kell, Detroit Tigers, .349 National League - Jackie Robinson, Brooklyn Dodgers, .348
Dennis Mclain of the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
American League: Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers in 2006. National League: Dontrell Willis of the Florida Marlins in 2003.
Dave Bergman has: Played Himself - Houston Astros Pinch Runner in "1980 National League Championship Series" in 1980. Played Himself - Houston Astros First Baseman in "1980 National League Championship Series" in 1980. Played Himself - Detroit Tigers First Baseman in "1984 American League Championship Series" in 1984. Played Himself - Detroit Tigers First Baseman in "1984 World Series" in 1984. Played Himself - Detroit Tigers Designated Hitter in "1987 American League Championship Series" in 1987. Played Himself - Detroit Tigers Pinch Hitter in "1987 American League Championship Series" in 1987. Played Himself - Detroit Tigers Pinch Hitter in "Sunday Night Baseball" in 1990.
Jose Valverde of the Detroit Tigers with 49.