On July 18, 1927 – At Shibe Parh The Philadelphia A’s 40 year old Ty Cobb makes what is celebrated at the time as his 4,000th hit, a first inning double off Sam Gibson of Detroit. Cobb’s double caroms off the glove of Detroit Tigers outfielder Harry Heilmann. Detroit wins, 5 – 3, over Lefty Grove. T
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