The Detroit Tigers have one of the most storied and fascinating histories in all of Major League Baseball. In its 108-year existence the team has hosted some of the best--and most notorious--players of all time, sparked riots with its 1984 World Series championship, and survived some of the most intense highs and lows of any team in professional sports. Through it all, the team's loyal and rabid fan base has supported its team in every way possible. But even the most die-hard fans don't know everything they should about their Tigers.

In 100 Things Tigers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, Terry Foster fills in the gaps with his wealth of Tigers knowledge. All of the most important Tigers players are here: Ty Cobb, Willie Horton, Curtis Granderson, and many more. Read about the rise and tragic decline of superstars Denny McLain and Ron LeFlore. Learn the significance of the numbers 6, 31, and .367; read about the many World Series, both those that ended in triumph and those that ended in defeat; and ingest scores of Tigers tales highlighting all the key events, seasons, and achievements in the team's history. This book also includes things fans should actually see and do before they join Schoolboy Rowe at the pearly gates. From the fireworks at Cheli's to attending TigerFest, fans will find a score of activities to help them celebrate their team in new and deeper ways.