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amead17 · 10-04-2025, 07:16 AM

DAHLEN NOTCHES 2,000TH HIT AS SUPERBAS BEST REDS

By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times

Brooklyn, May 9, 1905 – The faithful in Brooklyn had reason to cheer this afternoon as the Superbas secured a 7 to 3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, a triumph made all the sweeter by a milestone in the career of their veteran shortstop Bill Dahlen. The 35-year-old infielder, long a fixture in the National League, struck his 2,000th base hit, a mark reached by but a select few in the history of the game.

The moment arrived in the seventh inning, with the Superbas already in command by a score of 6 to 3. Dahlen laced a clean single, sending Bill Keister to third base. Keister would later cross the plate, though Dahlen himself was left aboard. Regardless, the tally placed his name securely among the game’s premier batsmen.

For the day, Dahlen finished 1-for-2 with a run scored, an RBI, and a base on balls, lifting his season’s average to .207. Over a career that began in 1891 with the Chicago Colts, the redoubtable shortstop has now compiled a .283 lifetime mark. Since coming to Brooklyn in 1899, he has been a steady anchor in the Superbas’ infield.

A modest figure, Dahlen reflected on his accomplishment with a measured tone. “Two thousand hits is a fine number, but I’ve always thought more about winning ballgames than counting them up,” he said. “I’m pleased it came in front of our own crowd and that it helped toward a victory.”

Superbas manager Jason Leach was quick to praise his veteran leader. “Bill has been the backbone of this club for years,” he remarked. “He’s the kind of ballplayer every young man should look up to – steady with the glove, dependable with the bat, and fierce in his will to win. Today’s milestone is richly deserved.”

The victory lifted the Superbas to 10 wins against 13 defeats, a mark that keeps them striving to climb in the National League standings. With Dahlen still proving his worth, Brooklyn supporters may yet believe that steadier days lie ahead.

10-04-2025, 07:16 AM	#174
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,288	Bill Dahlen 2000 Hits DAHLEN NOTCHES 2,000TH HIT AS SUPERBAS BEST REDS By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times Brooklyn, May 9, 1905 – The faithful in Brooklyn had reason to cheer this afternoon as the Superbas secured a 7 to 3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, a triumph made all the sweeter by a milestone in the career of their veteran shortstop Bill Dahlen. The 35-year-old infielder, long a fixture in the National League, struck his 2,000th base hit, a mark reached by but a select few in the history of the game. The moment arrived in the seventh inning, with the Superbas already in command by a score of 6 to 3. Dahlen laced a clean single, sending Bill Keister to third base. Keister would later cross the plate, though Dahlen himself was left aboard. Regardless, the tally placed his name securely among the game’s premier batsmen. For the day, Dahlen finished 1-for-2 with a run scored, an RBI, and a base on balls, lifting his season’s average to .207. Over a career that began in 1891 with the Chicago Colts, the redoubtable shortstop has now compiled a .283 lifetime mark. Since coming to Brooklyn in 1899, he has been a steady anchor in the Superbas’ infield. A modest figure, Dahlen reflected on his accomplishment with a measured tone. “Two thousand hits is a fine number, but I’ve always thought more about winning ballgames than counting them up,” he said. “I’m pleased it came in front of our own crowd and that it helped toward a victory.” Superbas manager Jason Leach was quick to praise his veteran leader. “Bill has been the backbone of this club for years,” he remarked. “He’s the kind of ballplayer every young man should look up to – steady with the glove, dependable with the bat, and fierce in his will to win. Today’s milestone is richly deserved.” The victory lifted the Superbas to 10 wins against 13 defeats, a mark that keeps them striving to climb in the National League standings. With Dahlen still proving his worth, Brooklyn supporters may yet believe that steadier days lie ahead.