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On the 20-year anniversary of Tiger Stadium's final game, we reflect on our favorite Detroit Tigers memories from The Corner. Detroit Free Press, Detroit Free Press

Yes, it was a long season for the Detroit Tigers, as they piled up 114 losses. Still, they’re not alone in the 114-loss club; five other MLB teams have lost at least that many since the start of the American League in 1901. The good news for the Tigers? All five lost fewer games the next year.

How’d they do it, though?