At the Astrodome, Pete Rose becomes the all-time leader in plate appearances when he steps up to the plate for the 13,941st time. The Phillies first baseman surpasses Cardinal legend Stan Musial, who had established the mark in 1963.

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On August 18, 1982 — At the Astrodome, Pete Rose becomes the all-time leader in plate appearances when he steps up to the plate for the 13,941st time. The Phillies first baseman surpasses Cardinal legend Stan Musial, who had established the mark in 1963.

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