An 18-year-old Ty Cobb made his Major League debut on August 30, 1905. Cobb became known as "The Georgia Peach" (and probably earned several other less complimentary and more vulgar nicknames). In the first inning of his first game Cobb doubled, facing the New York Highlanders' (later renamed the Yankees) Jack Chesbro (career 198-132, ERA 2.68). Twenty three years later on … [Read more...] about Ty Cobb Debut August 30, 1905
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Pete Rose Breaks Ty Cobb Record – September 11, 1985
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