In which year did Billy Martin lead the Detroit Tigers to an AL East title?
1972
1971
1973
1974
Answer
In 1972, Billy Martin led the Detroit Tigers to an AL East title. Martin, a former All-Star second baseman, had been hired as the Tigers' manager in 1971. In his first season, he led the team to a 91-71 record, finishing second in the AL East. In 1972, the Tigers improved to 86-70, winning the division by two games over the Boston Red Sox.
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