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1945 Team Leaders

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Teams Detroit Tigers 1945 Team Leaders

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Again the Tigers find themselves in a tight pennant race as Hal Newhouser wins 25 games with a 1.81 ERA to claim his 2nd straight MVP. The MVP win for Newhouser makes him the first pitcher to win back-to-back MVP, and only the 2nd to win 2. (No one has accomplished either feat since). As for the pennant hopes the Tigers would get a boost when Hank Greenberg returned to play the in the 2nd half after Adolph Hitler was defeated. Fate would intervene to help Detroit, as the Washington Nationals, who led the AL were forced to sit and watch the final week of the season. Prior to the season Nats ownership decided to end the season a week early to ready their stadium for football. The move would backfire, as the Tigers were able to surged ahead and claim their 7th AL Pennant with an 88-65 record. In the World Series the Tigers would face a familiar opponent in the Chicago Cubs. The Tigers would get off on the wrong foot has Hal Newhouser was shelled in Game 1 and the Cubs took the first game 9-0. Fortunately, the Tigers would bounce back to win Game 2 thanks to a 3-run Homer from Hank Greenberg. After the Cubs won Game 3 the Tigers would bounce back to claim both Games 4 and 5 to take a 3-2 series lead. However a wild Game 6 would see the Cubs win in the 9th on Stan Hack's line double to force a 7th and deciding game. However, Game 7 would not even be close as the Tigers jumped on Cubs pitcher Hank Doorway to score 5 runs without the durable Cubs pitcher recording an out in the 1st. Newhouser would go on to pitch a complete game as the Tigers won 9-3 to claim their 2nd World Championship.

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Tigers 1945 Leaders
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Profile photo of Stubby Overmire

Stubby Overmire

3.89

 

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Profile photo of Dizzy Trout

Dizzy Trout

3.15

 

3
Profile photo of Al Benton

Al Benton

2.02

 

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Profile photo of Hal Newhouser

Hal Newhouser

1.81

 

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39 minutes Jul 25, 1974
Historian Eugene C. Murdock interviewed several former baseball players that had been active in baseball in the 1920s and 1930s.
Interview with Pitcher John Gorsica / Historian Eugene C. Murdock interviewed several former baseball players that had been active in baseball in the 1920s and 1930s. Murdock was chairman of the history department at Marietta College. The interviews were not professionally recorded, and the audio quality is variable.
Historic Photo of 1935 World Champion Detroit Tigers Baseball Teampublication
Historic Photo of 1935 World Champion Detroit Tigers Baseball Team
Page from publication 1946
With the demise of the Spalding-Reach guides after the 1942 edition, the Commissioner’s office put out the official 1943 guide...
/ With the demise of the Spalding-Reach guides after the 1942 edition, the Commissioner’s office put out the official 1943 guide for one season before handing off the "official" guide to A.S. Barnes for the 1945 and 1946 editions. This was colloquially known as the "Barnes Baseball Guide". Since there was no official 1944 guide, the 1945 Barnes guide covers both seasons. The Sporting News took over as the official guide starting with their 1947 edition.
1945 Detroit Tigers: Paul Trout and Hal Newhouser Memoriespublication
1945 Detroit Tigers: Paul Trout and Hal Newhouser Memories
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Paperback-book in appearance, this annual publication included a few short summary articles, black and white photographs of players and teams...
/ Paperback-book in appearance, this annual publication included a few short summary articles, black and white photographs of players and teams in the first half of the book and extensive statistics on the previous season in the second half of the book.
1945 Detroit Tigers World Series Champions Team Photo from the 1940spublication
1945 Detroit Tigers World Series Champions Team Photo from the 1940s
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When Sporting News halted printing of the long running Sporting News Record Book in 1942, they replaced it with the...
/ When Sporting News halted printing of the long running Sporting News Record Book in 1942, they replaced it with the Sporting News Guide in 1943, a companion publication to the Sporting News Register, which began publication in 1940. After A.S Barnes stopped publication of their guide (successor to the long-running Spalding Baseball Guide), the Sporting News Guide became the official MLB guide.
1945 Detroit Tigers Champions: Hal Newhouser and Edward Mayo Portraitspublication
1945 Detroit Tigers Champions: Hal Newhouser and Edward Mayo Portraits
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When Sporting News halted printing of the long running Sporting News Record Book in 1942, they replaced it with the...
/ When Sporting News halted printing of the long running Sporting News Record Book in 1942, they replaced it with the Sporting News Guide in 1943, a companion publication to the Sporting News Register, which began publication in 1940. After A.S Barnes stopped publication of their guide (successor to the long-running Spalding Baseball Guide), the Sporting News Guide became the official MLB guide.
Hank Greenberg's Home Run After Returning to the Tigers in 1945publication
Hank Greenberg's Home Run After Returning to the Tigers in 1945
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The magazine was founded by Boston sportswriter Jake Morse prior to the 1908 season. It continued publishing until September...
/ The magazine was founded by Boston sportswriter Jake Morse prior to the 1908 season. It continued publishing until September 1957. The magazine was resurrected for a short reprieve from November 1964 through April 1965, before folding again.
Rudy York Safe at Home Against Buddy Rosar, 1945 Tigers Game Actionpublication
Rudy York Safe at Home Against Buddy Rosar, 1945 Tigers Game Action
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The magazine was founded by Boston sportswriter Jake Morse prior to the 1908 season. It continued publishing until September...
/ The magazine was founded by Boston sportswriter Jake Morse prior to the 1908 season. It continued publishing until September 1957. The magazine was resurrected for a short reprieve from November 1964 through April 1965, before folding again.
Hank Greenberg Celebrates Home Run with Teammates, 1945 World Seriespublication
Hank Greenberg Celebrates Home Run with Teammates, 1945 World Series
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The magazine was founded by Boston sportswriter Jake Morse prior to the 1908 season. It continued publishing until September...
/ The magazine was founded by Boston sportswriter Jake Morse prior to the 1908 season. It continued publishing until September 1957. The magazine was resurrected for a short reprieve from November 1964 through April 1965, before folding again.
1945 World Series Highlight: Chuck Hostetler's Base Running Playpublication
1945 World Series Highlight: Chuck Hostetler's Base Running Play
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The magazine was founded by Boston sportswriter Jake Morse prior to the 1908 season. It continued publishing until September...
/ The magazine was founded by Boston sportswriter Jake Morse prior to the 1908 season. It continued publishing until September 1957. The magazine was resurrected for a short reprieve from November 1964 through April 1965, before folding again.
Hank Greenberg: Detroit Tigers Star and 1945 Season Highlightspublication
Hank Greenberg: Detroit Tigers Star and 1945 Season Highlights
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Paperback-book in appearance, this annual publication included a few short summary articles, black and white photographs of players and teams...
/ Paperback-book in appearance, this annual publication included a few short summary articles, black and white photographs of players and teams in the first half of the book and extensive statistics on the previous season in the second half of the book.
1945 World Series Overview: Highlights and Notable Performancespublication
1945 World Series Overview: Highlights and Notable Performances
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Paperback-book in appearance, this annual publication included a few short summary articles, black and white photographs of players and teams...
/ Paperback-book in appearance, this annual publication included a few short summary articles, black and white photographs of players and teams in the first half of the book and extensive statistics on the previous season in the second half of the book.
1945 Detroit Tigers Team Photo: World Series Champs MLBpublication
1945 Detroit Tigers Team Photo: World Series Champs MLB
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With the demise of the Spalding-Reach guides after the 1942 edition, the Commissioner’s office put out the official 1943 guide...
/ With the demise of the Spalding-Reach guides after the 1942 edition, the Commissioner’s office put out the official 1943 guide for one season before handing off the "official" guide to A.S. Barnes for the 1945 and 1946 editions. This was colloquially known as the "Barnes Baseball Guide". Since there was no official 1944 guide, the 1945 Barnes guide covers both seasons. The Sporting News took over as the official guide starting with their 1947 edition.
1945 World Series: Tigers vs. Cubs at Wrigley Field Action Playpublication
1945 World Series: Tigers vs. Cubs at Wrigley Field Action Play
Page from publication 1946
With the demise of the Spalding-Reach guides after the 1942 edition, the Commissioner’s office put out the official 1943 guide...
/ With the demise of the Spalding-Reach guides after the 1942 edition, the Commissioner’s office put out the official 1943 guide for one season before handing off the "official" guide to A.S. Barnes for the 1945 and 1946 editions. This was colloquially known as the "Barnes Baseball Guide". Since there was no official 1944 guide, the 1945 Barnes guide covers both seasons. The Sporting News took over as the official guide starting with their 1947 edition.
1945 World Series Leaders: Tigers vs. Cubs Management Photospublication
1945 World Series Leaders: Tigers vs. Cubs Management Photos
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With the demise of the Spalding-Reach guides after the 1942 edition, the Commissioner’s office put out the official 1943 guide...
/ With the demise of the Spalding-Reach guides after the 1942 edition, the Commissioner’s office put out the official 1943 guide for one season before handing off the "official" guide to A.S. Barnes for the 1945 and 1946 editions. This was colloquially known as the "Barnes Baseball Guide". Since there was no official 1944 guide, the 1945 Barnes guide covers both seasons. The Sporting News took over as the official guide starting with their 1947 edition.
Eddie Mayo tagged out by Stan Hack in 1945 World Series game.publication
Eddie Mayo tagged out by Stan Hack in 1945 World Series game.
Page from publication 1946
With the demise of the Spalding-Reach guides after the 1942 edition, the Commissioner’s office put out the official 1943 guide...
/ With the demise of the Spalding-Reach guides after the 1942 edition, the Commissioner’s office put out the official 1943 guide for one season before handing off the "official" guide to A.S. Barnes for the 1945 and 1946 editions. This was colloquially known as the "Barnes Baseball Guide". Since there was no official 1944 guide, the 1945 Barnes guide covers both seasons. The Sporting News took over as the official guide starting with their 1947 edition.
1945 World Series: Rudy York Tags Don Johnson in Game 2 Actionpublication
1945 World Series: Rudy York Tags Don Johnson in Game 2 Action
Page from publication 1946
With the demise of the Spalding-Reach guides after the 1942 edition, the Commissioner’s office put out the official 1943 guide...
/ With the demise of the Spalding-Reach guides after the 1942 edition, the Commissioner’s office put out the official 1943 guide for one season before handing off the "official" guide to A.S. Barnes for the 1945 and 1946 editions. This was colloquially known as the "Barnes Baseball Guide". Since there was no official 1944 guide, the 1945 Barnes guide covers both seasons. The Sporting News took over as the official guide starting with their 1947 edition.
1945 World Series: Skeeter Webb Safe at Third Basepublication
1945 World Series: Skeeter Webb Safe at Third Base
Page from publication 1946
With the demise of the Spalding-Reach guides after the 1942 edition, the Commissioner’s office put out the official 1943 guide...
/ With the demise of the Spalding-Reach guides after the 1942 edition, the Commissioner’s office put out the official 1943 guide for one season before handing off the "official" guide to A.S. Barnes for the 1945 and 1946 editions. This was colloquially known as the "Barnes Baseball Guide". Since there was no official 1944 guide, the 1945 Barnes guide covers both seasons. The Sporting News took over as the official guide starting with their 1947 edition.
1945 World Series action with Cubs' Roy Hughes at third basepublication
1945 World Series action with Cubs' Roy Hughes at third base
Page from publication 1946
With the demise of the Spalding-Reach guides after the 1942 edition, the Commissioner’s office put out the official 1943 guide...
/ With the demise of the Spalding-Reach guides after the 1942 edition, the Commissioner’s office put out the official 1943 guide for one season before handing off the "official" guide to A.S. Barnes for the 1945 and 1946 editions. This was colloquially known as the "Barnes Baseball Guide". Since there was no official 1944 guide, the 1945 Barnes guide covers both seasons. The Sporting News took over as the official guide starting with their 1947 edition.
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