Chief Meyers is the first major league catcher to hit for cycle

On June 10, 1912 In the opener with the Giants‚ the Cubs top the league leaders‚ 9 – 8‚ despite New York’s Chief Meyers hitting for the cycle. The Chief is the first major league catcher to cycle. Heinie Zimmerman answers with two homers for Chicago.

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