The Detroit Tigers are the oldest continuous one name, one city franchise in the American League, and in that long history, the team has spent their fair share of time near the top of the World Series odds.
So, how long has it been since the Tigers last played in a World Series?
The last time the Tigers appeared in the World Series was 2012 when they lost in a sweep to the San Francisco Giants. The team’s most recent World Series win was in 1984, when they beat the San Diego Padres.
Detroit Tigers World Series History
Since the team’s establishment as a major league franchise in 1901, the Tigers have appeared in 11 World Series (1907, 1908, 1909, 1934, 1935, 1940, 1945, 1968, 1984, 2006, 2012) and won four (1935, 1945, 1968, 1984).