Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers steals second base, third base, and home plate during the seventh inning of a 6-0 win over the Boston Pilgrims

On July 22, 1909, At Huntington Grounds future Hall of Famer Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers steals second base, third base, and home plate during the seventh inning against Red Sox pitcher Harry Wolter. It is also Ty’s first swipe of home in his career, the steals came in 6-0 win over the Boston Pilgrims. Cobb will repeat the stolen base “cycle” three more times in his career. The 22 year-old Georgia Peach will lead the major leagues with 73 stolen bases this season.

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