June 20 in Pittsburgh Pirates History: Honus Wagner clubs one of the longest hits in park history, but only makes it to third base (1906)

On June 20, 1906 – At Exposition Park, Honus Wagner clubs one of the longest hits in park history, but only makes it to third base. Rounding first, the Pirates player is clipped by 1B Kid Gleason , and Wagner limps his way to a triple. A courtesy runner, Harry Smith, scores for the Pirates on a fly

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