1961 Detroit Tigers season

1961 Detroit Tigers
LeagueAmerican League
BallparkTiger Stadium
CityDetroit, Michigan
OwnersJohn Fetzer
General managersRick Ferrell
ManagersBob Scheffing
TelevisionWJBK
RadioWKMH
WWJ
WJR
(George Kell, Ernie Harwell)
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The 1961 Detroit Tigers won 101 games but finished in second place, eight games behind the Yankees. The team's 1961 record tied the 1934 Tigers team record of 101 wins, and only twice in team history have the Tigers won more games: 1968 (103 wins) and 1984 (104 wins).