Honus Wagner

On this date in 1914, Honus Wagner collects his 3000th hit.

"Even darkness never fully stopped me when I began playing with kid teams in my neighborhood. I'd simply go to the corner light pole and toss a ball into the air in the direction of the gas lamps and catch it as it came down. I practiced until I was called to bed." 

Honus Wagner

Born on this date Honus Wagner.

Once I said to him, "Honus, I can't seem to get the hang of it. I try hard enough, but it doesn't seem to do any good. What am I doing wrong?"

He said, "Look, the secret is to follow the ball from the time it leaves the pitcher's hand until it gets to the plate."

I liked Honus so I didn't say anything to him, but that didn't sound like much of a secret to me. Heck, I could do that. After all, I was a catcher; that's all I did all day long.

George Gibson

Honus Wagner

On this date in 1952, Honus Wagner retires after 40 years as a player, manager and coach.

"Chuck the ball as hard as you can and pray." - John McGraw

Honus Wagner

On this date in 1914, Honus Wagner collects his 3000th hit.

"Even darkness never fully stopped me when I began playing with kid teams in my neighborhood. I'd simply go to the corner light pole and toss a ball into the air in the direction of the gas lamps and catch it as it came down. I practiced until I was called to bed."

Roger Peckinpaugh

On this date in 1933, the Indians fired Roger Peckinpaugh as their manager.

"I told them I broke Honus Wagner's record, but I didn't tell them which one." - on committing 8 errors in the 1925 World Series

Honus Wagner

On this date in 1952, Honus Wagner retires after 40 years as a major league player and manager.

"Things were changing fast. By that time, women were beginning to come to the ballpark and we had to stop cussing."

Honus Wagner

Born on today's date, Honus Wagner.

Once I said to him, "Honus, I can't seem to get the hang of it. I try hard enough, but it doesn't seem to do any good. What am I doing wrong?"

He said, "Look, the secret is to follow the ball from the time it leaves the pitcher's hand until it gets to the plate."

I liked Honus so I didn't say anything to him, but that didn't sound like much of a secret to me. Heck, I could do that. After all, I was a catcher; that's all I did all day long.

George Gibson

Honus Wagner

On this date in 1952, Honus Wagner retires after 40 years as a major league player and coach.

"Chuck the ball as hard as you can and pray." - John McGraw

Tony Gwynn

On this date in 1997, Tony Gwynn ties Honus Wagner's record by winning his eighth National League batting title.

"Just take the swing. Don't muscle the swing."

Honus Wagner

Born on today's date, Honus Wagner.

"Things were changing fast. By that time, women were beginning to come to the ballpark and we had to stop cussing."