Editing Detroit Tigers (section)

==Uniforms and logos==
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{{See also|Major League Baseball#Uniforms}}
[[File:Ron LeFlore 1975.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Outfielder [[Ron LeFlore]] wearing the traditional Tigers home uniform with navy blue piping down the front and an Old English "D" on the left chest]]
The Tigers have worn essentially the same home [[baseball uniform|uniform]] since 1934&nbsp;— solid white [[Jersey (sport)|jersey]] with navy blue [[piping (sewing)|piping]] down the front and an Old English "D" on the left chest, white pants, navy blue [[baseball cap|hat]] with a white letter D in the [[blackletter]] or ''textur''/''textualis'' typeface associated with [[Middle English|Middle]] and [[Early Modern English]] and popularly referred to as "Old English" even though it was not used for [[Old English|that language]].<ref name="Unified logo">{{cite news|last=Beck|first=Jason|title=Tigers honor history with unified Olde English D|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-unify-olde-english-d-on-uniforms-c265327920|publisher=[[MLB Advanced Media]]|website=MLB.com|date=January 25, 2018|access-date=January 26, 2018|archive-date=July 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180725092605/https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-unify-olde-english-d-on-uniforms/c-265327920|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Jersey USAT">{{cite web|first=Mike|last=Dodd|title=Tigers' historic D emblematic of pride|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/playoffs/2006-10-22-tigers-emblem_x.htm|website=USA Today|date=October 22, 2006|access-date=October 28, 2018|archive-date=June 29, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120629091829/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/playoffs/2006-10-22-tigers-emblem_x.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> On the Tigers' road uniforms, the D on their hats is orange and a script "Detroit" appears across the jersey. The script "Detroit" design was first used as part of their road jersey in 1930, and would remain so until 1959, when they changed it to a block lettering style.<ref name=TigersUniforms1/> 

The current version of the Tigers' road uniform was first worn in 1994, initially with racing stripes, before going with a stripe-free design from 1995 to 1997, and then to the current version featuring navy piping inspired by the team's mid-1950s road uniforms. Prior to readopting the orange "D" all-navy road cap with this uniform, the Tigers wore two different cap variations with orange brim: one with just the orange "D" which they only wore in 1994, and another featuring a tiger walking through a white "D" logo trimmed in orange, which they wore until 1997.<ref name=TigersUniforms1/><ref name=TigersUniforms2/> 

The Tigers previously sported road uniforms with a block "Detroit" lettering from 1960 to 1993, adding orange trim in 1972. The caps initially featured white trim within the orange "D" until 1982.<ref name=TigersUniforms1/><ref name=TigersUniforms2/> A version of the team's blackletter D was first seen on Tigers uniforms in 1904, after using a simple block D in 1903. The blackletter D appeared frequently after that until being established in 1934.<ref name="Unified logo"/><ref name="Jersey USAT"/> In 1960, the Tigers changed their uniform to read "Tigers" in script form, but the change only lasted one season before the traditional uniform was reinstated.<ref name="Jersey USAT"/><ref>{{cite web|first=Todd|last=Radom|title=The Detroit Tigers, Rarely Known as "Tigers" in Uniform|url=https://www.toddradom.com/blog/the-detroit-tigers-rarely-known-as-tigers-in-uniform|website=Todd Radom Design|date=October 4, 2013|access-date=October 28, 2018|archive-date=October 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006114556/https://www.toddradom.com/blog/the-detroit-tigers-rarely-known-as-tigers-in-uniform|url-status=live}}</ref>

The Tigers used to have different versions of the Old English D on the cap and jersey.<ref name="Unified logo"/><ref>{{cite web|first=Paul|last=Lukas|title=The cap that killed the Cardinals?|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/page2/story?page=lukas/061023|website=ESPN.com|access-date=October 28, 2018|archive-date=October 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029031000/http://www.espn.com/espn/page2/story?page=lukas/061023|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2018, the Tigers changed the classic curved logo on their home uniforms to match that of the sharp-cornered hat logo; additionally, the logo on the cap was enlarged.<ref name="Unified logo"/><ref>{{cite web|first=Anthony|last=Fenech|title=Detroit Tigers change Old English 'D' on iconic home uniforms|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2018/01/25/detroit-tigers-home-uniforms/1063791001/|website=Detroit Free Press|date=January 25, 2018|access-date=October 28, 2018|archive-date=January 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190119090950/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2018/01/25/detroit-tigers-home-uniforms/1063791001/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Evan|last=Woodberry|title=Check out Tigers' new 2018 jerseys with Old English D logo|url=https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2018/01/tigers_uniform_change.html|website=MLive|date=January 25, 2018|access-date=February 11, 2018|archive-date=July 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707160728/https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2018/01/tigers_uniform_change.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, the Tigers reverted to the smaller logo on the cap, but kept the cap sharp-cornered 'D' on the home jerseys.<ref>{{cite web|first=Tony|last=Paul|title=Downsizing the 'D': Detroit Tigers reverting to old hat logo|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2019/02/01/downsizing-d-detroit-tigers-reverting-old-hat-logo/2746167002/|website=The Detroit News|date=February 1, 2019|access-date=February 1, 2019|archive-date=February 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202153612/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2019/02/01/downsizing-d-detroit-tigers-reverting-old-hat-logo/2746167002/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2023, the Tigers entered into a uniform sponsorship deal with [[Meijer]], the state's major [[supercenter]] chain based in [[Grand Rapids, Michigan|Grand Rapids]] and a longtime team sponsor. The uniform patch's logo (attached to the sleeve of the player's dominant hand) is rendered solely in navy blue on white for the home uniform, and white text on a black background for the road jersey with an orange outline.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jason|last=Beck|title=Tigers name Meijer as jersey patch sponsor|url=https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-name-meijer-as-jersey-patch-sponsor|website=MLB.com|date=May 25, 2023|access-date=May 25, 2023|archive-date=May 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230525160248/https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-name-meijer-as-jersey-patch-sponsor|url-status=live}}</ref>

'''Unique characteristics of the Tigers uniforms:'''
* The Tigers are the only team in Major League Baseball to have a color on their [[road (sports)|road]] uniforms that is not on their home uniforms (orange). The Tigers first added orange to their road uniform in 1903, but it was not until 1972 that the Tigers made orange an accent color on their road uniforms full-time. The Tigers also wore the "orange D" navy caps at home during the late 1940s through the 1950s.<ref>{{cite web|first=Sean|last=Gagnier|title=It's time to change the Detroit Tigers' road uniforms|url=https://www.vintagedetroit.com/its-time-to-change-the-tigers-uniforms/|website=Vintage Detroit|date=July 2, 2012|access-date=January 16, 2020|archive-date=February 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230205115639/https://www.vintagedetroit.com/its-time-to-change-the-tigers-uniforms/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=TigersUniforms1>{{cite web|title=Detroit Tigers Uniform History (1903–1971)|url=https://mlbcollectors.com/DETjerseys.php|website=MLB Collectors|access-date=May 26, 2023|archive-date=May 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230526235333/https://mlbcollectors.com/DETjerseys.php|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=TigersUniforms2>{{cite web|title=Detroit Tigers Uniform History (1972–2016)|url=https://mlbcollectors.com/DETjerseys2.php|website=MLB Collectors|access-date=May 26, 2023|archive-date=May 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230526235334/https://mlbcollectors.com/DETjerseys2.php|url-status=live}}</ref>
* The Tigers' uniforms have more belt loops than those of any other team, as their uniform pants do not feature the wide "tunnel" loops that appear on most baseball pants.<ref>{{cite web|first=Paul|last=Lukas|title=Uni Watch: MLB's top 10 uniform oddities|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/playbook/fandom/post/_/id/3750/mlbs-top-10-biggest-uniform-oddities|website=ESPN.com|date=June 8, 2012|access-date=February 11, 2018|archive-date=February 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212142222/http://www.espn.com/blog/playbook/fandom/post/_/id/3750/mlbs-top-10-biggest-uniform-oddities|url-status=live}}</ref>

'''Alternate jerseys:'''

In 1995, the Tigers introduced a solid navy blue [[Third jersey|alternate jersey]], which featured the team's primary [[logo]] at the time, a tiger stepping through the D, on the chest. It was worn for one home game.<ref>{{cite web|first=Paul|last=Lukas|title=Uni Watch: One and done|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/page2/story?page=lukas/070823|website=ESPN.com|access-date=December 27, 2013|archive-date=June 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629131020/http://www.espn.com/espn/page2/story?page=lukas/070823|url-status=live}}</ref>

The Tigers wear the throwback jerseys of the [[Detroit Stars]] for their annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game in order to pay tribute to the [[Negro leagues]] players and their contributions to the game of baseball.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tigers honor Torii Hunter during 16th annual Negro Leagues Weekend|url=https://www.mlb.com/tigers/press-release/tigers-honor-torii-hunter-during-16th-annual-negro-leagues-weekend-280226310|website=MLB.com|date=June 7, 2018|access-date=October 29, 2018|archive-date=March 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308151448/https://www.mlb.com/tigers/press-release/tigers-honor-torii-hunter-during-16th-annual-negro-leagues-weekend-280226310|url-status=live}}</ref>

The Tigers wear a white and navy blue home jersey with "Tigres" across the chest for their annual "¡Fiesta Tigres!" game to recognize and honor the contributions of Hispanic and Latino players and coaches to the game of baseball.<ref>{{cite web|first=Chris|last=Littmann|title=Detroit Tigers become 'Tigres' to celebrate Hispanic and Latino heritage|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb-news/4513927-detroit-tigers-spanish-uniform-jersey-fiesta-tigres|website=Sporting News|date=July 30, 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120172733/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb-news/4513927-detroit-tigers-spanish-uniform-jersey-fiesta-tigres|archivedate=January 20, 2021|access-date=October 28, 2018}}</ref>

Like all of MLB, the Tigers wore a highly stylized and brightly colored jersey for [[Players Weekend]]. In the inaugural games from August 25–27, 2017, their away jerseys were grey with bright orange with "Tigers" on the chest, the orange cap had a tiger instead of the Old English "D" on it. Players were also encouraged to use nicknames on the back of their jerseys.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jason|last=Beck|title=Tigers to celebrate Players Weekend|url=https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-to-celebrate-players-weekend-c247198956|website=MLB.com|date=August 15, 2017|access-date=October 28, 2018|archive-date=October 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031051426/https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-to-celebrate-players-weekend-c247198956|url-status=live}}</ref> In the 2018 season, the Tigers wore a blue jersey with orange sleeves that said "Tigers" on the chest, with an orange cap that had a tiger on it.<ref>{{cite web|first=Brad|last=Galli|title=See the Tigers' hats and jerseys for Players' Weekend|url=https://www.wxyz.com/sports/baseball/tigers/see-the-tigers-hats-and-jerseys-for-players-weekend|website=WXYZ.com|date=August 9, 2018|access-date=October 28, 2018|archive-date=October 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029071542/https://www.wxyz.com/sports/baseball/tigers/see-the-tigers-hats-and-jerseys-for-players-weekend|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2024, the Tigers unveiled their first [[City Connect]] jersey, which is a nod to Detroit's automobile industry. The primarily navy blue jersey with electric blue tire tread patterns has the "Motor City" nickname emblazoned in front along with racing stripes on the sleeves and pants. The sleeve patch features the diamond [[highway shield]] for the [[Michigan State Trunkline Highway System]] and alludes to Comerica Park's location on Woodward Avenue, otherwise known as [[M-1 (Michigan highway)|M-1]], with the team's "D" logo replacing the "block M"; when shown in a different light, it shows Detroit's [[313 area code]], with the 3's rendered in a reflective text. Along the jock tag is the illustration of a tiger's eyes below the team name. The cap is navy blue with "Detroit" emblazoned in front, and the right side features a faux [[vehicle identification number]] tag, "''190135456884''", referencing the Tigers' first American League season of 1901 and its four World Series championships mentioned by the year in two digits.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jason|last=Beck|title=Tigers' City Connect unis celebrate the Motor City|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-unveil-city-connect-uniform|website=MLB.com|date=May 6, 2024|access-date=May 6, 2024}}</ref>