Do You Know MLB - Detroit Tigers?

Denny McLain won the American League Cy Young Award in 1968.

Hal Newhouser was the MVP of the American League in 1944. This can be inferred from the question which specifically asks for the MVP of the American League in that year. The other options, Stan Musial, Joe Gordon, and Joe DiMaggio, were not Tigers and therefore cannot be the correct answer.

The Tigers play their home spring training games in Lakeland, Florida.

Hank Greenberg was the correct answer because he was the baseball player for the Detroit Tigers who was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the American League in 1940.

Willie Hernandez is the correct answer because he was the baseball player for the Detroit Tigers who won the MVP (Most Valuable Player) award in the American League in 1984.

Cecil Fielder led the Major Leagues with 51 homers as a Tiger in 1990.

Hal Newhouser was the MVP of the American League in 1945. He was a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers and had an outstanding season that year. Newhouser led the league in wins, strikeouts, and earned run average, helping the Tigers win the American League pennant. His dominant performance on the mound made him a clear choice for the MVP award.

Carlos Pena hit a team-leading 27 home runs for the 2004 Tigers.

Mark Fidrych was nicknamed "The Bird" because of his resemblance to the Sesame Street character Big Bird. Fidrych was known for his eccentric personality and his habit of talking to the baseball during games. He gained popularity for his unique pitching style and his success on the field, winning the American League Rookie of the Year award in 1976. Fidrych's nickname "The Bird" became synonymous with his energetic and entertaining playing style.

Hank Greenberg was the baseball player for the Detroit Tigers who was named the MVP of the American League in 1935.

Al Kaline is the correct answer because he is the Detroit Tiger whose career spanned from 1953-1974 and played the entire 1971 season with no errors. Additionally, he was the first player ever to win a Gold Glove at 2 different positions.

Charlie Gehringer was named the MVP of the American League in 1937. Gehringer was a second baseman for the Detroit Tigers and had an outstanding season that year. He led the league with a .371 batting average and also had 201 hits, 133 runs scored, and 96 RBIs. Gehringer was known for his consistency and was a key contributor to the Tigers' success during his career. His performance in 1937 earned him the prestigious MVP award.

Hank Greenberg wore the #5 jersey while playing for the Detroit Tigers from 1930 to 1946.

Before being named Tigers Stadium, the home field of the Detroit Tigers was known as Briggs Stadium.

Michael Ilitch became the owner of the Detroit Tigers in 1992.

Alan Trammell's jersey number while he played for the Tigers was 3.

Bobby Higginson was on the 2000 Tigers and knocked in 102 runs during the regular season.

Jack Morris was the only Detroit Tiger to pitch a no-hitter between 1959 and 2007. This means that during this time period, no other player from the Detroit Tigers achieved the feat of pitching a complete game without allowing any hits.

Nate Robertson won the most games pitching for the 2004 Detroit Tigers.

Tiger Stadium, located in Detroit, Michigan, was originally known as Navin Field when it first opened in 1912. It was named after Frank Navin, the owner of the Detroit Tigers baseball team at the time. In 1938, the stadium was renamed Briggs Stadium after Walter Briggs Sr., who was the owner of the team. The stadium retained this name until 1961 when it was once again renamed Tiger Stadium, which remained its name until its closure in 1999. Therefore, the correct answer is Briggs Stadium And Navin Field.

Ty Cobb was suspended in 1912 for attacking a fan in the stands. This incident led his Tiger teammates to boycott a game in sympathy.

Mickey Cochrane was the MVP of the American League in 1934.

In 2006, Chris Shelton played the position of First Base.

Hank Greenberg is the correct answer because he was a Detroit Tiger and MLB Hall of Famer who served his country in World War II for four years.

In July of 2005, Kenny Rogers was suspended for shoving a cameraman. This means that he physically pushed or forcefully moved a person operating a camera. The reason for this action is not provided in the question, but it suggests that Rogers' behavior was deemed inappropriate or aggressive towards the cameraman, leading to his suspension.

In the 1984 American League Championship Series, the Tigers defeated the Kansas City Royals.

Ivan Rodriguez averaged .334 to lead the Tigers in batting in 2004.

In Randy Johnson's 1990 no-hitter against the Tigers, he walked a total of 6 batters. This means that he allowed 6 opposing players to reach first base by throwing four balls to them. Walking batters can be detrimental to a pitcher's performance as it gives the opposing team more opportunities to score runs. However, despite walking 6 batters, Johnson still managed to pitch a no-hitter, which is a remarkable achievement.

Harry Heilmann was the second player in Detroit Tigers history to hit .400 or better during a single season. He achieved this feat in 1923, recording a batting average of .403. Heilmann was known for his exceptional hitting ability and was one of the most prolific hitters of his era. He played for the Tigers from 1914 to 1929 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1952.