1950 Detroit Tigers Team Overview from Briggs Stadium Vintage Article
The 1950 Detroit Tigers page from the sports publication outlines key details about the team, stadium, and player statistics. The team's president was Walter O. Briggs, with Robert "Red" Rolfe serving as manager during his second season, having previously played for the Yankees. Briggs Stadium, where the Tigers played, had a seating capacity of 32,954, with specific distances marked for different field areas: right field at 325 feet, center at 440 feet, and left field at 340 feet. In the 1949 season, the Tigers finished fourth in league standings with a win-loss record of 87-67. They placed third in team batting average, hitting .267, and third in fielding percentage at .978. Key statistics included 751 runs, 1405 hits, 215 triples, and 88 home runs. The page highlights Art Houtteman, described as the "come-back kid" from the previous season, noted for his performance and a distinctive height of 6'2".