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George Sisler of the St. Louis Browns collects his 257th

On October 3, 1920, in a 16 – 7 win over the Chicago White Sox at Sportsman’s Park III, George Sisler of the St. Louis Browns goes 3-5, his last hit was his 257th hit of the season to set a major league record that will last until the 21st century. He also pitches a scoreless 9th inning in relief striking out 2 White Sox hitters for St. Louis.