| 1945 Detroit Tigers | ||
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| World Series Champions American League Champions | ||
| League | American League | |
| Ballpark | Briggs Stadium | |
| City | Detroit, Michigan | |
| Owners | Walter Briggs, Sr. | |
| General managers | Jack Zeller | |
| Managers | Steve O'Neill | |
| Radio | WJLB (Harry Heilmann, Don Wattrick) | |
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The 1945 Detroit Tigers was the team's 45th since they entered the American League in 1901. The team won the American League pennant, then went on to win the 1945 World Series, defeating the Chicago Cubs 4 games to 3. It was the second World Series championship for the Tigers. Detroit pitcher Hal Newhouser was named the American League's Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season.