Iconic Games & Moments
22 entries in the Detroit Tigers compendium.
1935 World Series ChampionshipA hundred and fifty pounds of courage.2012 ALDS Comeback vs YankeesThe oldest American League team still playing in its original city under its original nameHank Greenberg's 1938 MVP SeasonThe Hammer swung hard, defining a dynasty of power at the old ballpark.Ty Cobb's 1907 Triple CrownThe Georgia Peach who set 90 MLB records and won 12 batting titles.Miguel Cabrera's 2012 Triple CrownTriple Crown winner and one of the greatest hitters of all time.Charlie Gehringer's 'Mr. Clean' LegacyThe iron man second baseman whose flawless defense anchored Detroit's golden dynasty.Hal Newhouser's 1944-45 MVP SeasonsThe left-handed ace who dominated the American League during World War II.Max Scherzer 2012 No-Hitter vs TwinsTwenty-seven batters, zero baserunners, one man who belonged to neither city.1968 World Series Game 5 Loss to CardinalsThe year the pitchers ruled, Detroit's crown slipped through their fingers.Hank Greenberg 1938 World Series Game 5 Home RunHe pointed at the gap, swung, and the ball went exactly where he said it would.1935 World Series Game 7 First TitleThree games down, the Tigers stormed Wrigley and wrote their name in gold.1984 World Series Game 6 Willie Hernandez SaveOne left-handed arm, one ninth inning, one championship: The Kid made it official.2012 ALCS Game 7 vs Red SoxDown three, up one, and screaming at the Green Monster—Detroit's 28-year wait ends in Bost1984 ALCS Game 3 Sweep of BostonThree games, zero doubt: the '84 Tigers broke Boston and the city broke open.1934 World Series Game 7 Loss to CardinalsOne more out, one more swing, and a century of 'what if' for Detroit.2011 ALCS Game 7 vs Red SoxEleven innings at the Green Monster, and Detroit's pennant drought finally broke.1968 AL Pennant ClincherWhen the arms are loaded and the scoreboard stays dark, the pennant is inevitable.2006 ALCS Game 6 vs White SoxTwenty-two years of waiting, and the Tigers refused to die in Chicago.2006 ALDS Game 5 vs TwinsFive games, one city, and a ticket to the Fall Classic.1984 104-Win SeasonOne hundred and four wins, one ring, and a city that never forgot.2012 ALDS Game 5 vs OriolesOne more win, one more roar, and the Tigers marched on to the ALCS.1935 First World Series TitleFour games, zero losses, and a city that finally got its crown.
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