The Top 10 Greatest Detroit Tigers Players of All Time

The Detroit Tigers have a rich history of baseball excellence, with many great players donning the Old English "D" on their jerseys over the years. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 players in the history of the franchise, and explain why they have earned their place in Tigers lore.

#10 - Alan Trammell: Trammell spent his entire 20-year career with the Tigers, earning six Gold Gloves and making the All-Star team six times. He was also a key member of the Tigers team that won the 1984 World Series and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2018.

#9 - Bill Freehan: Freehan spent his entire 15-year career with the Tigers, earning five Gold Gloves and making the All-Star team 11 times. He was also a key member of the Tigers team that won the 1968 World Series.

#8 - Lou Whitaker: Whitaker spent his entire 19-year career with the Tigers, earning five Gold Gloves and making the All-Star team five times. He was also a key member of the Tigers team that won the 1984 World Series.

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#7 - Hal Newhouser: Newhouser spent the first 14 years of his career with the Tigers, winning two MVP awards and leading the league in strikeouts twice. He was also a six-time All-Star and a member of the Hall of Fame.

#6 - Mickey Lolich: Lolich spent the majority of his career with the Tigers, winning three 20-game seasons and a World Series in 1968. He was also a three-time All-Star and finished his career with more than 200 wins.

#5 - Ivan Rodriguez: "Pudge" spent the first 12 seasons of his career with the Tigers, winning the AL MVP award in 1999 and 10 Gold Gloves, which is the most by any catcher in MLB history. He was also a 14-time All-Star.

#4 - Charlie Gehringer: Gehringer spent 19 seasons with the Tigers, earning the nickname "The Mechanical Man" for his consistency at the plate. He was a six-time All-Star and won the MVP award in 1937.

#3 - Hank Greenberg: Greenberg was one of the most feared power hitters of his era, winning two MVP awards and leading the league in home runs four times during his time with the Tigers. He was also a two-time All-Star and a member of the Hall of Fame.

#2 - Al Kaline: Kaline spent his entire 22-year career with the Tigers, earning the nickname "Mr. Tiger." He was a 15-time All-Star, won a batting title in 1955, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1980.

#1 - Ty Cobb: Arguably the greatest player of all time, Cobb spent the first 22 years of his career with the Tigers, winning a staggering 12 batting titles and leading the league in stolen bases eight times. His career batting average of .366 is the highest in MLB history.

These players have left an indelible mark on the Tigers franchise and baseball history. Their statistics speak for themselves, but it's their impact on the field and in the hearts of Tigers fans that truly cements their legacy as some of the greatest players to ever wear the Old English "D."