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    How many American League pennants were won by the Detroit Tigers under manager Hughie Jennings?

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  • 2. 

    How much was it estimated that the Detroit Tigers' Comerica Park cost?

    • $500 Million

    • $200 Million

    • $400 Million

    • $300 Million

    Correct Answer
    A. $300 Million
    Explanation
    The estimated cost of the Detroit Tigers' Comerica Park was $300 million.

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  • 3. 

    In what year was the home of the Detroit Tigers renamed Tigers Stadium?

    • 1977

    • 1963

    • 1961

    • 1955

    Correct Answer
    A. 1961
    Explanation
    In 1961, the home of the Detroit Tigers was renamed Tigers Stadium.

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  • 4. 

    Who is credited with hitting the first home run in Detroit Tigers franchise history?

    • Pop Dillon

    • Kid Gleason

    • Ed Siever

    • Doc Nance

    Correct Answer
    A. Pop Dillon
    Explanation
    Pop Dillon is credited with hitting the first home run in Detroit Tigers franchise history.

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    Which Detroit Tiger led the American League with a .394 batting average in 1921?

    • Harry Heilman

    • Heinie Manush

    • Bobby Veach

    • Ty Cobb

    Correct Answer
    A. Harry Heilman
    Explanation
    Harry Heilman led the American League with a .394 batting average in 1921.

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  • 6. 

    Who replaced Lance Parrish at catcher in the 1987 Opening Day line-up for the Detroit Tigers?

    • Mike Heath

    • Matt Nokes

    • Dwight Lowry

    • Orlando Mercado

    Correct Answer
    A. Dwight Lowry
    Explanation
    Dwight Lowry replaced Lance Parrish at catcher in the 1987 Opening Day line-up for the Detroit Tigers.

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    Who did the heavily-favored Detroit Tigers lose to in the 1987 ALCS?

    • Minnesota Twins

    • Kansas City Royals

    • Oakland Athletics

    • California Angels

    Correct Answer
    A. Minnesota Twins
    Explanation
    In the 1987 ALCS, the heavily-favored Detroit Tigers lost to the Minnesota Twins.

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    Who was the first Detroit Tiger to hit a home run in his first Major League at-bat?

    • Gates Brown

    • Hack Miller

    • George Vico

    • Reggie Sanders

    Correct Answer
    A. Hack Miller
    Explanation
    Hack Miller was the first Detroit Tiger to hit a home run in his first Major League at-bat.

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  • 9. 

    Which Detroit Tiger hit in 30 consecutive games in 1934?

    • Jo-Jo White

    • Charlie Gehringer

    • Goose Goslin

    • Hank Greenberg

    Correct Answer
    A. Goose Goslin
    Explanation
    Goose Goslin is the correct answer because he hit in 30 consecutive games in 1934. This means that for 30 games in a row, Goslin successfully made at least one hit in each game. The other options, Jo-Jo White, Charlie Gehringer, and Hank Greenberg, are not the correct answers because there is no information or evidence to suggest that they achieved this feat in 1934.

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    Which Detroit Tiger hit 327 sacrifice hits during his career?

    • Donie Bush

    • Ty Cobb

    • Charlie Gehringer

    • Al Kaline

    Correct Answer
    A. Donie Bush
    Explanation
    Donie Bush is the correct answer because he hit 327 sacrifice hits during his career with the Detroit Tigers. This statistic indicates that Bush was highly skilled at sacrificing his own at-bats in order to advance his teammates on the bases, showcasing his selflessness and team-oriented approach to the game.

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    In what year did Ty Cobb smack his 3000th hit while a Detroit Tiger?

    • 1920

    • 1918

    • 1923

    • 1921

    Correct Answer
    A. 1921
    Explanation
    In 1921, Ty Cobb achieved his 3000th hit while playing for the Detroit Tigers. This milestone is significant because it demonstrated his exceptional batting skills and longevity in the game. Cobb is widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, and reaching 3000 hits further solidified his place in baseball history.

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