Description A SABR BioProject Book The 1984 Detroit Tigers roared out of the gate, winning their first nine games of the season and compiling an eye-popping 35-5 record after the campaign\'s first 40 games--still the best start ever for any team in major league history.
And Detroit\'s determination and tenacity resulted in a sweep of the Kansas City Royals i.
The Tigers led wire-to-wire in 1984, becoming only the third team in the modern era of the majors to have done so.
Description A SABR BioProject Book The 1984 Detroit Tigers roared out of the gate, winning their first nine games of the season and compiling an eye-popping 35-5 record after the campaign\'s first 40 games--still the best start ever for any team in major league history