In Game One he was simply masterful -- fanning 17 Tigers -- a Series record that still stands .
Gibson defeated the Tiger 's 30 - game winner Denny McLain in Games One and Four , allowing 10 hits in his 18 innings , while striking out 27 .
In Game One winner was simply masterful -- fanning 17 Tigers -- a Series record that still stands .
Gibson defeated the Tiger 's 30 - game winner Denny McLain in Games One and Four , allowing 10 hits in his 18 innings , while striking out 27 .