Richie Ashburn becomes the all-time franchise leader, collecting his 2,212th hit wearing a Phillies uniform. The historic hit is a ball which caroms off first base for a single in Philadelphia’s 9-3 loss to the Braves at Connie Mack Stadium.

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On September 19, 1959 — Richie Ashburn becomes the all-time franchise leader, collecting his 2,212th hit wearing a Phillies uniform. The historic hit is a ball which caroms off first base for a single in Philadelphia’s 9-3 loss to the Braves at Connie Mack Stadium.

 

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