Toledo Mud Hens

Toledo Mud Hens
Toledo Mud Hens
(1896–1914, 1916–1952, 1965–present); Toledo, Ohio ;
Minor league affiliations
Class	Triple-A (1965–present)
Previous classes	Triple-A (1946–1952); Double-A (1912–1913, 1916–1945); Class A (1901, 1903–1911); Class B (1897–1900); Class C (1896, 1914); Independent (1902);
League	International League (1965–present)
Division	West Division
Previous leagues	American Association (1902–1913, 1916–1952); Southern Michigan League (1914); Western Association (1901); Interstate League (1896–1900);
Major league affiliations
Team	Detroit Tigers (1987–present)
Previous teams	Since 1965: Minnesota Twins (1978–1986); Cleveland Indians (1976–1977); Philadelphia Phillies (1974–1975); Detroit Tigers (1967–1973); New York Yankees (1965–1966);
Minor league titles
Class titles (0)	Since 1965: None;
League titles (3)	Since 1965: 1968; 2005; 2006;
Division titles (7)	Since 1965: 1967; 2002; 2005; 2006; 2007; 2018; 2021;
Team data
Name	Toledo Mud Hens
Previous names	Toledo Iron Men (1916–1918); Toledo Swamp Angels (1901);
Colors	Navy, red, white, gold;
Mascots	Muddy and Muddonna
Ballpark	Fifth Third Field (2002–present)
Previous parks	Ned Skeldon Stadium (1965–2001)
Owner(s)/; Operator(s)	Toledo Mud Hens Baseball Club; (a non-profit corporation)
General manager	Erik Ibsen
Manager	Gabe Alvarez
Website	milb.com/toledo

The Toledo Mud Hens are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. They are located in Toledo, Ohio, and play their home games at Fifth Third Field. A baseball team nicknamed the Mud Hens has played in Toledo for most seasons since 1896, including a 50-year history as a member of the now defunct American Association. The current franchise was established in 1965, joining the International League; this league was called the Triple-A East for the 2021 season.