Detroit Tigers Postseason History

1907

Detroit captures first pennant behind a potent offense and leadership of rookie manager Hughie Jennings, lose World Series to Chicago Cubs.

1908

Tigers snatch second pennant on final day of the season, lose Series to Cubs again.

1909

A third straiight flag for Tigers behind bat of young Ty Cobb, but Detroit loses World Series again, this time to Pirates in seven games.

1934

Exciting World Series ends with loss to Cardinals in seven games. Fans at Navin Field toss garbage at St. Louis left fielder Joe Medwick after his hard slide into third baseman Marv Owen.

1935

Cochrane, Goslin & Bridges celebrate Tigers' first title as Detroit defeats Cubs in sixth game of the World Series. Game-winning run scores on Goslin's single in the 9th inning.

1940

Tigers lose World Series in grueling fashion in Game Seven to the Cincinnati Reds.

1945

Tigers defeat the Chicago Cubs in seven games to win second World Championship.

1968

Down 3 games to 1, Detroit roars back to win title behind the arm of Lolich, who wins three times.

1972

Behind stellar pitching, Tigs win division crown on last day of the season, edging Boston. In AL Playoffs against the A's, Detroit comes back from 2-0 hole to force a fifth game, but loses by a run.

1984

Tigers are in first place wire-to-wire in a magical season that cluminates with win in World Series over San Diego.

1987

Down 3 1/2 games, Tigers come from behind in last week to win division on Tanana's 1-0 gem on final Sunday of the season. Lose ALCS to underdog Twins in five games.

2006

Walk-off homer by Magglio Ordonez wins Detroit's first pennant in 22 years, but Tigers lose World Series to Cardinals in five games.

2011

Tigs win first division title in 24 seasons, push Texas to six games in ALCS, losing twice in extra innings.

2012

Tigers beat A's, Yanks to win pennant, but are swept by Giants in World Series when bats go silent.

2013

A third straight division crown, but run ends with disappointment in ALCS as Tigers blow late lead in Game Two against Red Sox.

2014

The Tigers capture a fourth consecutive division title but they are pushed aside in four games in the first round of the playoffs by Baltimore.