1889 – The Browns’ Tommy McCarthy steals second base, third, and home in the 7th inning of a 3 – 2 St. Louis victory in Kansas City.

On September 18, 1889 — 1889 – The Browns’ Tommy McCarthy steals second base, third, and home in the 7th inning of a 3 – 2 St. Louis victory in Kansas City.

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