July 18 in Chicago Cubs History: Bill White ties Ty Cobb’s 49 year-old record by collecting 14 hits in four games (1961)

[adrotate banner=”41″] On July 18, 1961 — In consecutive doubleheaders played at Busch Stadium, Cardinal first baseman Bill White ties Ty Cobb’s 49 year-old record by collecting 14 hits in four games when he goes 3-for-4 in both games of the sweep over the Cubs. The future NL president started the s

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