The Detroit Tigers are a historic and vital member of the American League (AL) in Major League Baseball (MLB). Notable for being one of the oldest teams in the history of the sport, the team has produced legendary players like Ty Cobb, Al Kaline, Charlie Gehringer alongside modern talents like Justin Verlander, Miguel Cabrera, Michael Lorenzen, Gregory Soto among other notable names. The team uses Comerica Park as their stadium for home games.
Ilitch Holdings continues to be the present owner for Detroit while A.J. Hinch has started his fourth season as the team manager. The Detroit Tigers, like most other MLB teams, have been successful in creating their own loyal and passionate fan base for their games. Outside games, the team has also gained recognition for participating in philanthropy and community outreach programs for their fans.
How many World Series Championships have the Detroit Tigers won?
The Detroit Tigers have impressed their fans with their World Series Championship wins. They have managed to become the World Series Champions 4 times in 1935, 1945, 1968 and 1984. However, they have failed to win any World Series Championship in recent years.
The table below discusses in detail the years in which the Detroit Tigers became the World Series Champions:
| Years | Winning Team | Manager | Results | Opponent Team | Manager |
| 1935 | Detroit Tigers | Mickey Cochrane (also player) | 4-2 | Chicago Cubs | Charlie Grimm |
| 1945 | Detroit Tigers | Steve O’Neill | 4-3 | Chicago Cubs | Charlie Grimm |
| 1968 | Detroit Tigers | Mayo Smith | 4-3 | St. Louis Cardinals | Red Schoendienst |
| 1984 | Detroit Tigers | Sparky Anderson | 4-1 | San Diego Padres | Dick Williams |
Detroit Tigers’ World Series Championship Appearances
The Detroit Tigers have won the World Series Championship four times till now. However, they have made 11 appearances in World Series Championship games, which includes appearances in - 1907, 1908, 1909, 1934, 1935, 1940, 1945, 1968, 1984, 2006 and 2012 (as of 2024). However, they have failed to appear to win the championship in recent times.
The Detroit Tigers have lost the World Series Championship games in 1907, 1908, 1909, 1934, 1940, 2006 and 2012.
Detroit Tigers’ American League Title Wins
The Detroit Tigers have represented the American League (AL) since 1901. However, they have appeared only seven times in American League Champion Series (ALCS) games. The appearances took place in 1972, 1984, 1987, 2006, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Additionally, they have won the AL title only thrice as of yet. Moreover, they have failed to appear or win the AL title in recent years.
The below table discusses in detail the years in which the Detroit Tigers won the American League titles:
| Years | Winning Team | Manager | Results | Opponent Team | Manager |
| 1984 | Detroit Tigers | Sparky Anderson | 3-0 | Kansas City Royals | Dick Howser |
| 2006 | Detroit Tigers | Jim Leyland | 4-0 | Oakland Athletics | Ken Macha |
| 2012 | Detroit Tigers | Jim Leyland | 4-0 | New York Yankees | Joe Girardi |
The Detroit Tigers lost the ALCS in 1972, 1987, 2011 and 2013.
Detroit Tigers’ Division Titles Wins
The Detroit Tigers have been a member of the Central Division of the American League (AL) since 1998. Accordingly, they have made five appearances in the American League Division Series (ALDS) games (in 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013 and in 2014). The team has managed to win the Division title four times as of 2024.
The following table discusses the years in which the Detroit Tigers won the ALDS:
| Years | Winning Team | Manager | Results | Opponent Team | Manager |
| 2006 | Detroit Tigers | Jim Leyland | 3-1 | New York Yankees | Joe Torre |
| 2011 | Detroit Tigers | Jim Leyland | 3-2 | New York Yankees | Joe Girardi |
| 2012 | Detroit Tigers | Jim Leyland | 3-2 | Oakland Athletics | Bob Melvin |
| 2013 | Detroit Tigers | Jim Leyland | 3-2 | Oakland Athletics | Bob Melvin |
FAQ's On Detroit Tigers World Series Championships
A. The Detroit Tigers have been the World Series Champions four times as of 2024.
A. The Detroit Tigers have won the American League title thrice till now as of 2024.
A. The Detroit Tigers have won four Division titles till now (as of 2024).
A. Ilitch Holdings presently owns the Detroit Tigers.
A. The Detroit Tigers’ record in the 2023 MLB season was 74-84-0.
