A’s player-manager Ty Cobb collects the last hit of his career

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On September 3, 1928 — A’s player-manager Ty Cobb collects the last hit of his career when he doubles off right-hander Bump Hadley in the team’s 6-1 loss to Washington at Griffith Stadium. It was Cobb’s 724th career double. The 41 year-old ‘Georgia Peach’ will end his playing days, establishing the major league record for hits with 4,191, a mark which remains until Pete Rose surpasses it in 1985. In the nitecap, Garland Braxton is the winner over George Earnshaw.

 
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