Cobb, Ty (1886-1961), was one of the greatest and most exciting players in baseball history. He ranks as the all-time leading hitter in the major leagues with a .367 lifetime batting average. His career total of 2,245 runs scored stood as a major league record until Rickey Henderson broke it in 2001. Cobb's career total of 4,191 hits also was a major league record until Pete Rose broke it in 1985. Cobb won 12 American League batting titles, including 9 in a row from 1907 to 1915. He also stole 892 bases during his 24-year career.