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amead17 · 10-26-2025, 01:11 AM

DAHLEN DRIVES IN 1,000th RUN AS SUPERBAS OUTLAST PHILLIES IN TEN-INNING SLUGFEST

By Arthur H. Leland, Sporting Times
September 10th, 1907

The Brooklyn Superbas have endured a trying season, but on this day in Philadelphia, they found reason to celebrate — both in victory and personal triumph. Brooklyn battled past the Philadelphia Phillies, 11–7 in ten innings, to claim one of their more satisfying wins of the year. The triumph lifts their record to 53–79, but the story of the day belonged to veteran shortstop Bill Dahlen, who notched the 1,000th run batted in of his long and distinguished career.

The 37-year-old Dahlen, one of the game’s enduring figures, went 2-for-6 in the contest. His milestone moment came in the decisive tenth inning, when a sharp single to left field drove home Brooklyn’s fourth run of the frame — a blow that helped seal the extra-inning victory and added another achievement to his impressive record.

While the veteran’s bat has cooled this season — he is hitting just .211 on the year — Dahlen’s presence and experience continue to steady a young and rebuilding Brooklyn club. Over the span of a career that began in 1891 with the Chicago Orphans, Dahlen has been a model of durability and grit, compiling a .275 lifetime average and serving as a fixture for the Superbas since joining them in 1899.

After the game, a modest Dahlen reflected on the milestone with characteristic understatement:

“You play long enough, and the numbers start to pile up,” he said with a grin. “But what matters most is helping the club win ballgames. It’s been a hard season, so it feels good to come through in a game like this.”

Superbas manager Jason Leach was quick to praise his veteran shortstop’s longevity and contribution to the club.

“Bill’s been a leader on this team for years,” Leach remarked. “He’s one of those fellows who never quits, no matter the score or the season. A thousand runs batted in — that says something about the kind of player and competitor he is.”

For a team that has struggled for much of 1907, the day in Philadelphia offered a welcome reminder of what perseverance — and a steady old hand like Dahlen — can still accomplish on the diamond.

10-26-2025, 01:11 AM	#280
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,288	Bill Dahlen 1000th RBI DAHLEN DRIVES IN 1,000th RUN AS SUPERBAS OUTLAST PHILLIES IN TEN-INNING SLUGFEST By Arthur H. Leland, Sporting Times September 10th, 1907 The Brooklyn Superbas have endured a trying season, but on this day in Philadelphia, they found reason to celebrate — both in victory and personal triumph. Brooklyn battled past the Philadelphia Phillies, 11–7 in ten innings, to claim one of their more satisfying wins of the year. The triumph lifts their record to 53–79, but the story of the day belonged to veteran shortstop Bill Dahlen, who notched the 1,000th run batted in of his long and distinguished career. The 37-year-old Dahlen, one of the game’s enduring figures, went 2-for-6 in the contest. His milestone moment came in the decisive tenth inning, when a sharp single to left field drove home Brooklyn’s fourth run of the frame — a blow that helped seal the extra-inning victory and added another achievement to his impressive record. While the veteran’s bat has cooled this season — he is hitting just .211 on the year — Dahlen’s presence and experience continue to steady a young and rebuilding Brooklyn club. Over the span of a career that began in 1891 with the Chicago Orphans, Dahlen has been a model of durability and grit, compiling a .275 lifetime average and serving as a fixture for the Superbas since joining them in 1899. After the game, a modest Dahlen reflected on the milestone with characteristic understatement: “You play long enough, and the numbers start to pile up,” he said with a grin. “But what matters most is helping the club win ballgames. It’s been a hard season, so it feels good to come through in a game like this.” Superbas manager Jason Leach was quick to praise his veteran shortstop’s longevity and contribution to the club. “Bill’s been a leader on this team for years,” Leach remarked. “He’s one of those fellows who never quits, no matter the score or the season. A thousand runs batted in — that says something about the kind of player and competitor he is.” For a team that has struggled for much of 1907, the day in Philadelphia offered a welcome reminder of what perseverance — and a steady old hand like Dahlen — can still accomplish on the diamond.