Top unbreakable records in Detroit Tigers history identified
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Yahoo Sports has highlighted the ten most unbreakable records in Detroit Tigers history, reflecting on achievements from legendary players like Ty Cobb, Hank Greenberg, and Denny McLain. The records include a 35-5 start in 1984 and unmatched RBI totals. Each record has been analyzed for its unbreakability based on modern standards and conditions in Major League Baseball. Experts suggest that many of these milestones might remain untouched due to the significant challenges present in today’s game.
- •1984 Tigers achieved a 35-5 record in first 40 games.
- •Hank Greenberg hit 58 home runs in 1938, a lasting record.
- •Ty Cobb amassed 1,805 RBIs, a remarkable career total.
- •Cobb's 2,087 runs scored and 865 stolen bases remain unmatched.
- •Denny McLain's 31 wins in 1968 is a rarity in modern MLB.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — The 10 Most Unbreakable Records in Detroit Tigers History
"From Ty Cobb and Hank Greenberg to Denny McLain, these are the 10 most unbreakable records in Detroit Tigers history.
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