1887 Detroit Wolverines
I'd guess that the pin is one commemorating the 100th Anniversary of what could be the City of Detroit's first recognized baseball-related "National Championship" team.
I view the pin as one based more on civic pride, as well as one seeped in the excitement Tiger fans continued to experience in 1987. After winning a World Championship in 1984, the 1987 team generated much of the same hope, and by the end of the season, a division-winning team in 1987.
It wouldn't be unexpected (would it ?) for someone to promote the possibility of baseball championships 100 years apart for a given community. In this case, it's Detroit. And the Detroit owner was not one to miss an advertising opportunity, or spending afew dollars to promote his team and city.
Just my guess on why the reason for the creation of this pin.
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