Billy Williams hits four consecutive doubles, helping the Cubs beat Philadelphia at Wrigley Field, 11-3. The Chicago outfielder’s quartet of two-baggers ties the major-league record for doubles, shared by 29 players and last accomplished by in 1963 by Detroit center fielder Billy Bruton.

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On April 9, 1969 — Billy Williams hits four consecutive doubles, helping the Cubs beat Philadelphia at Wrigley Field, 11-3. The Chicago outfielder’s quartet of doubles ties the major-league record for doubles, shared by 29 players and last accomplished by in 1963 by Detroit center fielder Billy Bruton.

Williams Doubles come off – 2 Rick Wise, 1 Luis Peraza, and 1 Gary Wagner