Ted Williams collects his 2000th career hit with a first-inning single off Bob Turley

On August 11, 1955 — Ted Williams collects his 2000th career hit with a first-inning bloop single off Bob Turley in the team’s 5-3 loss at Yankee Stadium. The Red Sox outfielder will finish his 19-year Hall of Fame career with 2654 hits.

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