1915 – In a 5 – 0 loss to the Indians, Detroit Tigers speedster Ty Cobb steals his 96th base of the season. Cobb’s 96 steals will stand as a major league record until 1962, when Maury Wills steals 104 bases for the Dodgers.

On October 5, 1915 — 1915 – In a 5 – 0 loss to the Indians, Detroit Tigers speedster Ty Cobb steals his 96th base of the season. Cobb’s 96 steals will stand as a major league record until 1962, when Maury Wills steals 104 bases for the Dodgers.


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Sources:
Baseball Reference October 5
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