z: best record, c: conference winner, y: division winner, w: wildcard, x: clinched playoff spot
Anticipating the United States getting involved in World War II, Hank Greenberg enlist in the Army in May, only 19 games in to the season. Without him the Tigers would slip to 5th place with a record of 75-79. All was not lost for Detroit that season as Briggs Stadium played host to the 1941 All-Star Game. The Game would be remembered as one of the best ever as Ted Williams' walk off HR won the game 7-5 for the American League.