| 1956 Detroit Tigers | ||
|---|---|---|
| League | American League | |
| Ballpark | Briggs Stadium | |
| City | Detroit, Michigan | |
| Owners | Walter Briggs, Jr., Fred Knorr, John Fetzer | |
| General managers | Muddy Ruel | |
| Managers | Bucky Harris | |
| Television | WJBK | |
| Radio | WKMH (Van Patrick, Mel Ott) | |
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The 1956 Detroit Tigers season was a season in American baseball. The team finished fifth in the American League with a record of 82–72, 15 games behind the New York Yankees.