May 2 in Chicago Cubs History: Honus Wagner steals his way around the bases in the 1st inning of a game against the Cubs (1909)

On May 2, 1909 — Honus Wagner steals his way around the bases in the 1st inning in the nightcap of a twin bill against Chicago at Pittsburgh’s Exposition Park. The Flying Dutchman’s trio of thefts, three additional stolen bases, two walks, a batter hit by a pitch, two errors, and two hits all add up

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