1909 Detroit Tigers season

1909 Detroit Tigers
American League Champions
LeagueAmerican League
BallparkBennett Park
CityDetroit, Michigan
OwnersWilliam H. Yawkey and Frank Navin
ManagersHughie Jennings
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The 1909 Detroit Tigers won the American League pennant with a record of 98–54, but lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1909 World Series, 4 games to 3. The season was their ninth since they were charter members of the American League in 1901. It was the third consecutive season in which they won the pennant but lost the World Series. Center fielder Ty Cobb won the Triple Crown and pitcher George Mullin led the league in wins (29) and winning percentage (.784).


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