1924-1925

1924-In what would be the highlight of Ty Cobb's managerial career, the Detroit Tigers stayed in the pennant race until the final weeks finishing 86-68, 6 games behind the Washington Senators. Charlie Gehringer suited up for the Tigers for the first time and Heinie Manush replaced Bobby Veech in th Tigers outfield. Harry Heilmann led the club with 114 RBIs and a .346 average. Earl Whitehill led the pitching staff with a record of 17-9.

1925-The Tigers continued their stretch of mediocre finishes ending the season 16 1/2 games behind the Washington Senators with a record of 81-73. Both Harry Heilmann and Ty Cobb had great years with Heilmann hitting .393 (1st AL) with 134 RBIs (2nd-Stan Musial) and Cobb batting .378 with 102 RBIs.