Boston’s Ted Williams becomes the 12th player to drive in 1,500 runs when he hits a single in the second game of a doubleheader against the Orioles. The Red Sox sweep, winning 9 – 0 and 8 – 4.

On July 8, 1956 — Boston’s Ted Williams becomes the 12th player to drive in 1,500 runs when he hits a single in the second game of a doubleheader against the Orioles. The Red Sox sweep, winning 9 – 0 and 8 – 4.

Source:
Baseball Reference July 8