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Ty Cobb's MLB Debut in Detroit | August 30
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- Michigan Minute
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- Aug 30, 2026
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- 60
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Summary
Today in 1905, Ty Cobb made his MLB debut for the Detroit Tigers at 18 years old. Known for his exceptional batting, Cobb hit .420 in the 1911 season and became the first millionaire in baseball through shrewd contracts and investments in companies like General Motors and Coca-Cola. He was inducted into the inaugural Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.