Frank Navin
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Frank Navin was a prominent figure in the world of baseball, serving as the principal owner of the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball for over 30 years, from 1908 to 1935. Born in Adrian, Michigan, in 1871, he initially worked as a bookkeeper before becoming involved in baseball. Navin's tenure with the Tigers began in 1902 when he started as

Frank Navin was a prominent figure in the world of baseball, serving as the principal owner of the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball for over 30 years, from 1908 to 1935. Born in Adrian, Michigan, in 1871, he initially worked as a bookkeeper before becoming involved in baseball. Navin's tenure with the Tigers began in 1902 when he started as

Career Timeline

1902-1935

Detroit Tigers (MLB)

General Manager

1908-1935

Detroit Tigers (MLB)

Team Co-Owner

1908-1935

Detroit Tigers (MLB)

Team President

1927

Major League Baseball (MLB)

AL President

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108 pages Jul 1, 1911

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