On July 18, 1927 — 1927 – At Shibe Parh The Philadelphia A’s 40 year old Ty Cobb makes what is celebrated at the time as his 4,000th hit, a first inning double off Sam Gibson of Detroit. Cobb’s double caroms off the glove of Detroit Tigers outfielder Harry Heilmann.Detroit wins, 5 – 3, over Lefty Grove. The research will later reveal that he had two fewer hits than was thought at the time, and that number 4,000 actually three days later, on July 21st. Cobb will hold the record for most hits until 1985, when Pete Rose surpasses him

 
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