1984 ALCS Game 3
Game 3, played at Tiger Stadium, was the final nail in a series the Tigers controlled from the first pitch, and it sent the city of Detroit into a frenzy of anticipation for the World Series that followed.
It was the last time Detroit would taste a World Series title for over two decades, making the sweep a sacred chapter in Tigers lore.
Quick Facts
- Series
- 1984 ALCS (best-of-5)
- Result
- Tigers swept 3–0
- Season record (tigers)
- 104–58
Did You Know?
- The 1984 Tigers went on to win the World Series that fall, defeating the San Diego Padres, ending a 16-year title drought for Detroit.
- The 1984 Tigers' 104 wins set a franchise record that stood for decades, a testament to a team that was as deep as it was talented.
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