| 1961 Detroit Tigers | ||
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| League | American League | |
| Ballpark | Tiger Stadium | |
| City | Detroit, Michigan | |
| Owners | John Fetzer | |
| General managers | Rick Ferrell | |
| Managers | Bob Scheffing | |
| Television | WJBK | |
| Radio | WKMH WWJ WJR (George Kell, Ernie Harwell) | |
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The 1961 Detroit Tigers won 101 games but finished in second place, eight games behind the Yankees. The team's 1961 record tied the 1934 Tigers team record of 101 wins, and only twice in team history have the Tigers won more games: 1968 (103 wins) and 1984 (104 wins).