May 2nd, 1939: The Day Lou Gehrig Finally Sat Down
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake Cain1909: Honus Wagner’s Remarkable Steal On May 2, 1909, the baseball legend Honus Wagner performed a feat only a few have matched, stealing every base in a single inning during a matchup with the Chicago Cubs. This impressive accomplishment wasn’t new to Wagner; it marked the fourth instance in his career where he’d pulled off such a daring series of steals, setting a National League record. 1917: Dual …