Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Glenn Wright turns an unassisted triple play
VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA
Vintage Baseball Memorabilia
On May 7, 1925, at Forbes Field, In the top of the ninth, Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Glenn Wright turns an unassisted triple play against the St. Louis Cardinals. The play involves two future Hall of Famers. Jim Bottomley hits a line drive that is caught by Wright, who steps on second base for the second out, doubling Jimmy Cooney. He then completes the triple killing by tagging Rogers Hornsby. Despite the rare play, Pittsburgh lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 10-9. Les Bell delivered the key hit a 3 run triple during a 6 run 8th inning.
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