1945 Detroit Tigers season

1945 Detroit Tigers
World Series Champions
American League Champions
LeagueAmerican League
BallparkBriggs Stadium
CityDetroit, Michigan
OwnersWalter Briggs, Sr.
General managersJack Zeller
ManagersSteve O'Neill
RadioWJLB
(Harry Heilmann, Don Wattrick)
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The 1945 Detroit Tigers was the team's 45th since they entered the American League in 1901. The team won the American League pennant, then went on to win the 1945 World Series, defeating the Chicago Cubs 4 games to 3. It was the second World Series championship for the Tigers. Detroit pitcher Hal Newhouser was named the American League's Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season.