June 3 in Detroit Tigers History: Eddie Collins of the Chicago White Sox collects his 3,000th hit (1925)

On June 3, 1925, Eddie Collins of the Chicago White Sox collects his 3,000th major league hit. The future Hall of Famer singles against Detroit’s Harry “Rip” Collins, who is not related to the star second baseman. The White Sox end up defeating the Tigers, 12-7.

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