Nevin

1908 – The Detroit Tigers name Frank Navin president of the team. The Tigers’ home ballpark, Bennett Park, will be re-named “Navin Field”, which will later become Tiger Stadium.

 

On January 9, 1908 — – The Detroit Tigers name Frank Navin president of the team. The Tigers’ home ballpark, Bennett Park, will be re-named “Navin Field”, which will later become Tiger Stadium.