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amead17 · 08-28-2025, 12:50 PM

DUFFY CROSSES 1,500 RUN MARK AS BREWERS BEST WHITE SOX

By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times, May 6, 1901

Milwaukee, May 6 – At last, some cheer for the hard-pressed faithful of Milwaukee. In a season thus far marked by misfortune, Hugh Duffy brought both pride and promise to the Brewers by scoring the 1,500th run of his professional career during yesterday’s rousing 12–5 triumph over the Chicago White Sox.

Duffy, who has been both manager and mainstay for the Brewers, turned in a glittering day at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two runs batted in. His milestone crossing came in the fourth inning, when Milwaukee’s bats erupted to seize firm control of the contest. After singling home Wid Conroy, Duffy advanced to third on Billy Hallman’s knock and then scampered home on Billy Gilbert’s clean drive to make it 6–1 in favor of the home club. The Brewers never looked back.

For Duffy, the feat crowns a career that began in 1888 with the Chicago Orphans, and reached its height during a decade in Boston with the famed Beaneaters. Across 1,634 games, the 34-year-old has tallied runs with relentless regularity, his latest bringing him to a remarkable 1,500 in total.

In the clubhouse following the game, Duffy reflected on the milestone with humility. “I have had the good fortune to play with some of the finest batsmen the game has ever known,” he remarked. “Many a time I’ve only needed to find my way upon the basepaths and let my mates do the rest. To think I have crossed the plate 1,500 times—it is more than I ever dreamed when I first took the field in Chicago.”

As both skipper and stalwart, Duffy also addressed the Brewers’ struggles. The victory lifted Milwaukee’s mark to just 3–8 on the young season, and the club remains firmly in the lower ranks of the new American League. “We have been slow to find our rhythm,” Duffy admitted. “But I believe in these men. If we can keep the bats as lively as they were today, the fortunes of Milwaukee will soon improve.”

The Brewers’ faithful could at last exhale in celebration, not only of a long-sought victory but also of their leader’s enduring greatness. For in a year still searching for heroes, Hugh Duffy reminded all that true professionals carry both the burden and the banner of the game.

08-28-2025, 12:50 PM	#11
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,209	Duffy adds to reputation DUFFY CROSSES 1,500 RUN MARK AS BREWERS BEST WHITE SOX By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times, May 6, 1901 Milwaukee, May 6 – At last, some cheer for the hard-pressed faithful of Milwaukee. In a season thus far marked by misfortune, Hugh Duffy brought both pride and promise to the Brewers by scoring the 1,500th run of his professional career during yesterday’s rousing 12–5 triumph over the Chicago White Sox. Duffy, who has been both manager and mainstay for the Brewers, turned in a glittering day at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two runs batted in. His milestone crossing came in the fourth inning, when Milwaukee’s bats erupted to seize firm control of the contest. After singling home Wid Conroy, Duffy advanced to third on Billy Hallman’s knock and then scampered home on Billy Gilbert’s clean drive to make it 6–1 in favor of the home club. The Brewers never looked back. For Duffy, the feat crowns a career that began in 1888 with the Chicago Orphans, and reached its height during a decade in Boston with the famed Beaneaters. Across 1,634 games, the 34-year-old has tallied runs with relentless regularity, his latest bringing him to a remarkable 1,500 in total. In the clubhouse following the game, Duffy reflected on the milestone with humility. “I have had the good fortune to play with some of the finest batsmen the game has ever known,” he remarked. “Many a time I’ve only needed to find my way upon the basepaths and let my mates do the rest. To think I have crossed the plate 1,500 times—it is more than I ever dreamed when I first took the field in Chicago.” As both skipper and stalwart, Duffy also addressed the Brewers’ struggles. The victory lifted Milwaukee’s mark to just 3–8 on the young season, and the club remains firmly in the lower ranks of the new American League. “We have been slow to find our rhythm,” Duffy admitted. “But I believe in these men. If we can keep the bats as lively as they were today, the fortunes of Milwaukee will soon improve.” The Brewers’ faithful could at last exhale in celebration, not only of a long-sought victory but also of their leader’s enduring greatness. For in a year still searching for heroes, Hugh Duffy reminded all that true professionals carry both the burden and the banner of the game.