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Pete Rose Breaks Ty Cobb Record – September 11, 1985

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44-year-old Pete Rose broke Ty Cobb's record for the most career hits on September 11, 1985. It was hit number 4,192 for Rose. Cobb's record stood for a little more than 67 years. Rose broke it as player-manager for the Cincinnati Reds. He was facing San Diego's Eric Show. He got his first hit, a triple off of Pittsburgh's Bob Friend, on April 13 1963. On August 14, 1986 … [Read more...] about Pete Rose Breaks Ty Cobb Record – September 11, 1985

Mark McGwire Breaks Maris Record – September 8, 1998

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Look at the video. Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa seem to be so happy. Do they not know - or not care that their accomplishments are tainted because they took performance enhancing drugs? Mark McGwire broke the single season home run record that Roger Maris had previously set. Maris's 61st home run came on October 1, 1961 during the 162nd and last day of the season. McGwire … [Read more...] about Mark McGwire Breaks Maris Record – September 8, 1998

Moneyball A’s Blow 11-Run Lead September 4, 2002

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8QorBRcNMU If you saw the movie "Moneyball" you probably remember how Billy Beane's (Brad Pitt) A's extended their winning streak to 20 games, on September 4, 2002. If you haven't seen the movie (What are you waiting for? finish reading this post, watch the Youtube video, and then go over to Netflix and get it!), or in case you saw it and … [Read more...] about Moneyball A’s Blow 11-Run Lead September 4, 2002