
07/10/2025
In 1984, the Detroit Tigers roared to one of the most dominant seasons in baseball history, finishing with a league-best 104–58 record and an unforgettable 35–5 start—the best 40-game opening in MLB history. Led by manager Sparky Anderson, who became the first to win World Series titles in both leagues, the Tigers powered through the postseason and defeated the San Diego Padres in the Fall Classic, 4 games to 1. Alan Trammell, the Series MVP, delivered two home runs and six RBIs, including a heroic Game 4 performance. Pitcher Jack Morris threw a complete-game win in Game 1, continuing his postseason dominance. The Tigers swept all three games at Tiger Stadium, with a packed house of 51,901 fans witnessing the championship-clinching Game 5 on October 14. The heart of the team included seven All-Stars and the legendary duo of Lou Whitaker and Trammell, who made history as the longest-running double-play combo to win it all. The 1984 title remains one of Detroit’s most cherished sports triumphs.