History of the Detroit Tigers

The history of the Detroit Tigers dates to the late 19th century. The club is a charter member of the American League, one of four such clubs (with the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians) in its original city. Detroit is also the only member of the Western League, the AL's minor league predecessor, that remains in its original city under its original name. It was established as a charter member in 1894.

History of the Detroit Tigers

The history of the Detroit Tigers dates to the late 19th century. The club is a charter member of the American League, one of four such clubs (with the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians) in its original city. Detroit is also the only member of the Western League, the AL's minor league predecessor, that remains in its original city under its original name. It was established as a charter member in 1894.