<P> Over the years , expansion continued to accommodate more people . In 1935 , following Navin 's death , new owner Walter Briggs oversaw the expansion of Navin Field to a capacity of 36,000 by extending the upper deck to the foul poles and across right field . By 1938 , the city had agreed to move Cherry Street , allowing left field to be double - decked and the now - renamed Briggs Stadium had a capacity of 53,000 . In 1961 , new owner John Fetzer took control of the stadium and gave it its final name : Tiger Stadium . Under this name , the stadium witnessed World Series titles in 1968 and 1984 . </P>
<P> Over the years , expansion continued to accommodate more people . In 1935 , following Navin 's death , new owner Walter Briggs oversaw the expansion of Navin Field to a capacity of 36,000 by extending the upper deck to the foul poles and across right field . By 1938 , the city had agreed to move Cherry Street , allowing left field to be double - decked and the now - renamed Briggs Stadium had a capacity of 53,000 . In 1961 , new owner John Fetzer took control of the stadium and gave it its final name : Tiger Stadium . Under this name , the stadium witnessed World Series titles in 1968 and 1984 . </P>
when was briggs stadium changed to tiger stadium
when was briggs stadium changed to tiger stadium
1961
1961