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Number 253 by Cobb Puts Name Atop Hit List Monday, September 25th , 1911 He did it! Ty Cobb smacked hit number 253 in a game at Shibe Park today to break the record for the most hits in a season, held previously by Joe Jackson. The Detroit Tigers star got a tremendous standing ovation from the fans. Speaking after the game Ty Cobb told reporters, "It was a great moment in my life. Times like that don't come around that much. I shall always remember it." Ty Cobb struck out in the 1st and tripled in the 4th. This season, Cobb is batting .432 with 11 home runs. His totals include 114 RBIs and 147 runs scored. |
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