Who's Who in the Major Leagues

Page from 1936 Issue

The 1935 Detroit Tigers were recognized as the American League Champions and featured prominently in the 1936 publication "Who's Who in the Major Leagues." The team photo displays players and coaches arranged in three rows. Seated in the front row are notable figures including Ervin Fox, Joyner White, Cy Perkins (Coach), and Manager Mickey Cochrane. Significant players in the second row include Charley Gehringer, Hugh Shelley, and Hank Greenberg. The third row features Heinie Schuble, Vic Sorrell, and others. The photo also includes trainer Denny Carroll and batboy Tommy Bridges, highlighting the collective team effort that contributed to their championship title. The Tigers were based in Detroit, Michigan, and their success in 1935 marked a notable achievement in the franchise's history during a period when baseball was rapidly gaining popularity in America.