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amead17 · 08-30-2025, 04:24 AM

JOHN McGRAW CROSSES THE PLATE FOR THE 1000th TIME

By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times, July 30, 1901

Detroit, Mich. — Yesterday’s contest between the Baltimore Orioles and Detroit Tigers proved a lively affair, and in the midst of Baltimore’s resounding 12–4 triumph, one man’s milestone shone brightest. John McGraw, the fiery leader of the Orioles, scored the 1000th run of his professional career, a feat few men in the history of the game can boast.

The moment came in the second inning. McGraw, struck by a pitched ball, took his base with little ceremony. A single from Tacks Latimer pushed him forward, and then, with the stage set, pitcher Harry Howell delivered the telling blow: a mighty grand slam that sent McGraw trotting home with tally number 1000. The clout staked Baltimore to an early 5–0 advantage, one they never surrendered.

McGraw, not content merely with his milestone, collected two hits in four trips to the plate on the day, further raising his season’s average to a sparkling .371. Now 28 years of age, the third baseman has grown from a promising youth of eighteen — when he first donned the uniform of the old Baltimore Orioles of the National League — into one of the most respected figures of the diamond. After a stint with the St. Louis Cardinals, his return to Baltimore has proved the making of this new American League club.

The Orioles now stand at 55–30, keeping firm pace in the heated pennant race.

Speaking after the contest, McGraw showed both pride and perspective. “To cross home plate a thousand times, it is a number I could scarce imagine when I was starting out,” he remarked. “It speaks not only of my own work, but of the fine men who have played beside me through the years, pushing me along with their bats. This season especially, it feels as though everything is coming together for us. The club has spirit, and we are proving it in the standings.”

Of the Orioles’ strong campaign, McGraw was quick to keep the focus on the team. “It is a long road yet to October,” he said. “But if we keep our determination and play as we have of late, I believe Baltimore will stand among the very best when the season comes to a close.”

For McGraw and his Orioles, yesterday was more than a comfortable victory — it was a celebration of a career already rich in achievement, and a reminder that the captain who so often ignites his club with fire and daring still finds ways to write his name into the game’s history.

08-30-2025, 04:24 AM	#19
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,132	McGraw Runs 1000 JOHN McGRAW CROSSES THE PLATE FOR THE 1000th TIME By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times, July 30, 1901 Detroit, Mich. — Yesterday’s contest between the Baltimore Orioles and Detroit Tigers proved a lively affair, and in the midst of Baltimore’s resounding 12–4 triumph, one man’s milestone shone brightest. John McGraw, the fiery leader of the Orioles, scored the 1000th run of his professional career, a feat few men in the history of the game can boast. The moment came in the second inning. McGraw, struck by a pitched ball, took his base with little ceremony. A single from Tacks Latimer pushed him forward, and then, with the stage set, pitcher Harry Howell delivered the telling blow: a mighty grand slam that sent McGraw trotting home with tally number 1000. The clout staked Baltimore to an early 5–0 advantage, one they never surrendered. McGraw, not content merely with his milestone, collected two hits in four trips to the plate on the day, further raising his season’s average to a sparkling .371. Now 28 years of age, the third baseman has grown from a promising youth of eighteen — when he first donned the uniform of the old Baltimore Orioles of the National League — into one of the most respected figures of the diamond. After a stint with the St. Louis Cardinals, his return to Baltimore has proved the making of this new American League club. The Orioles now stand at 55–30, keeping firm pace in the heated pennant race. Speaking after the contest, McGraw showed both pride and perspective. “To cross home plate a thousand times, it is a number I could scarce imagine when I was starting out,” he remarked. “It speaks not only of my own work, but of the fine men who have played beside me through the years, pushing me along with their bats. This season especially, it feels as though everything is coming together for us. The club has spirit, and we are proving it in the standings.” Of the Orioles’ strong campaign, McGraw was quick to keep the focus on the team. “It is a long road yet to October,” he said. “But if we keep our determination and play as we have of late, I believe Baltimore will stand among the very best when the season comes to a close.” For McGraw and his Orioles, yesterday was more than a comfortable victory — it was a celebration of a career already rich in achievement, and a reminder that the captain who so often ignites his club with fire and daring still finds ways to write his name into the game’s history.