Honus Wagner becomes the first player in baseballā€™s modern era to reach 3,000 hits
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Honus Wagner becomes the first player in baseballā€™s modern era to reach 3,000 hits

On June 9, 1914, at The Baker Bowl Honus Wagner becomes the first player in baseballā€™s modern era to reach 3,000 hits. The Hall of Fame shortstop collects the milestone hit, a double off Erskine Mayer, during the Pittsburgh Piratesā€™ 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Cap Anson is the only other major league to…