Honus Wagner steals his way around the bases in the 1st inning of a game against the Cubs

On May 2, 1909 — Honus Wagner steals his way around the bases in the 1st inning in the nightcap of a twin bill against Chicago at Pittsburgh’s Exposition Park. The Flying Dutchman’s trio of thefts, three additional stolen bases, two walks, a batter hit by a pitch, two errors, and two hits all add up to a five-run first frame in the Bucs’ eventual 6-0 victory and a sweep the twin bill.

It is the fourth time he steals second base, third and home in the same inning, a National League record. The record holder in the American League is Ty Cobb, who will pull the trick four times between 1909 and 1924. No player in major league history has ever accomplished this feat in each league, and only two more have accomplished the feat twice during their careers: Max Carey (NL) and Jackie Tavener (AL).

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