Pitcher Denny McLain is the unanimous choice as American League Most Valuable Player
1968 – Pitcher Denny McLain, a 31-game winner for the American League champion Detroit Tigers, is the unanimous choice as American League Most Valuable Player.
Denny McLain is the unanimous choice for the 1968 American League Cy Young Award
Denny McLain is the BBWAA’s unanimous choice for the American League Cy Young Award, after the right-hander posts a 31-6 (.838) record for the World Champion Tigers. The 24 year-old Chicago native, who will cop the prestigious pitching prize again next season, will be also named this year’s Junior Circuit’s Most Valuable Player.
The Tigers score ten runs in the third inning en route to a 13-1 victory over the Cardinals in Game 6 of the Fall Classic. Detroit’s big frame, which equals the World Series mark set by the 1929 A’s, sees 15 batters come to the plate, who collect seven hits, one hit-by-pitch, and four walks against four Redbird hurlers in the Busch Stadium contest.
The Tigers score ten runs in the third inning en route to a 13-1 victory over the Cardinals in Game 6 of the Fall Classic. Detroit’s big frame, which equals the World Series mark set by the 1929 A’s, sees 15 batters come to the plate, who collect seven hits, one hit-by-pitch, and four walks against four Redbird hurlers in the Busch Stadium contest.
Bob Gibson strikes out 17 Detroit Tigers to set world series record
On October 2, 1968, “Someone should have warned us that he changed his clothes in a phone booth before he got to the park and took off the suit with the big S on it.” – NORM CASH, Tiger first baseman commenting on Bob Gibson‘s commanding performance in Game 1 of the 1968 World Series….
Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees hits his 535th home run to move into third place on the all-time list
On September 19, 1968, Denny McLain’s 31st win is overshadowed by Mickey Mantle’s 535th homer. McLain allegedly calls C Jim Price out and tells him to inform Mantle he’s throwing the slugger nothing but fastballs. The home run gives Mantle undisputed hold of 3rd place on the all-time home run list. Mantle tips his cap to Denny as he rounds third…
Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers wins his 30th game of the season
On September 14, 1968, In a nationally televised game, Denny McLain becomes a thirty-game winner when the Tigers rally for two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat Oakland 5-4. McLain becomes the first major leaguer to win 30 games in a season since Dizzy Dean in 1934 and will finish…
Denny McLain notches win number 28‚ beating the Twins‚ 8 – 3
1968 – Denny McLain notches win number 28‚ beating the Twins‚ 8 – 3. The Tigers score 4 runs off Jim Kaat before the first out is recorded. Minnesota rookie Graig Nettles hits his first homer‚ off Denny.
Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers wins his 25th game
Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers wins his 25th game
Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers earns his 20th victory of the season
On July 27, 1968, At Memorial Stadium, Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers earns his 20th victory of the season – a 9-0 shutout of the Baltimore Orioles. The Tiger right-hander is the third pitcher in history to reach the milestone this quickly, with only Rube Marquard (Giants, July 19, 1912) and Lefty Grove (A’s,…
Denny McLain wins his 16, helps Detroit take a 9 1/2 game lead in the American League at the All-Star break
Denny McLain, the major leagues’ winningest pitcher with 16, helps Detroit take a 9 1/2 game lead in the American League at the All-Star break, as the Tigers sweep the A’s, 5 – 4 and 7 – 6. McLain wins the opener when Willie Horton clubs a three-run homer, and Al Kaline matches that in the nitecap.
