Denny McLain 31 Win Season (1968)
The last pitcher to win 30 games, leading the Tigers back to glory in a legendary season.
The 1968 Detroit Tigers season stands as a monumental chapter in franchise history, anchored by Denny McLain's extraordinary performance that culminated in his becoming the last Major League pitcher to win 30 games in a single season. This achievement was not merely a personal triumph but the catalyst for the team's first World Series championship since 1945, ending a long title drought and reinvigorating the fanbase at Tiger Stadium.
Quick Facts
- Season
- 1968
- Player
- Denny McLain
- Win total
- 31
- Losses
- 6
- Awards
- AL MVP
- Cy Young Award
- World Series Champion
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