Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Question: In 1935 and 1936, Detroit’s Tigers, Lions, and Red Wings won the World Series, the NFL title, and the Stanley Cup within a single year, a feat no city has matched. What nickname did Detroit earn?

Answer: The City of Champions. In October 1935 the Tigers won their first World Series, that December the Lions won the NFL Championship, and in April 1936 the Red Wings captured their first Stanley Cup. Detroit became the first and remains the only city to hold the MLB, NFL, and NHL championships simultaneously.