October 6 in Pittsburgh Pirates History: Owen Wilson of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits his 36th triple of the season (1912)

[adrotate banner=”49″] On October 6, 1912, Owen Wilson of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits his 36th triple of the season, establishing a major league record. Wilson actually tries to stretch the triple into an inside-the-park home run, but is thrown out the plate. Vintage Baseball HOT ON EBAY Card Collec

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