Pilgrims right-hander Bill Dinneen, starting on the last day of the season on one day’s rest, beats Highlander hurler Jack Chesbro

On October 10, 1904 — Pilgrims right-hander Bill Dinneen, starting on the last day of the season on one day’s rest, beats Highlander hurler Jack Chesbro when the 41-game winner uncorks a ninth-inning wild pitch, snapping a 2-2 tie to give the team their second consecutive American League pennant. Boston’s Big Bill finishes the campaign completing every game he started during the season, throwing 337.2 consecutive innings without being relieved during his streak of 37 consecutive complete games.

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