Paul Waner

On this date in 1942, Paul Waner of the Boston Braves collects his 3000th career hit off Pirates pitcher Rip Sewell in a 7-6 loss to the Pirates.

"I saw a lot of good hitters but I never saw a better one than Paul Waner. I mean I once threw a sidearm spitter right in his belly and he hit it into the upper deck." - Burleigh Grimes