April 9 in Chicago Cubs History: Billy Williams hits four consecutive doubles, helping the Cubs beat Philadelphia at Wrigley Field, 11-3. The Chicago outfielder’s (1969)

On April 9, 1969 — Billy Williams hits four consecutive doubles, helping the Cubs beat Philadelphia at Wrigley Field, 11-3. The Chicago outfielder’s quartet of doubles ties the major-league record for doubles, shared by 29 players and last accomplished by in 1963 by Detroit center fielder Billy Brut

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