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amead17 · 01-31-2026, 03:19 AM

COBB REACHES 500 STEALS AS PHILLIES ROUTE BRAVES

By Charles H. Wentworth
Sporting Times
June 24th, 1916

Once more it was Ty Cobb who set the pace, and on this afternoon at home the Phillies’ brilliant centre fielder carved his name a little deeper into the record books. The 29-year-old star crossed the lofty mark of 500 stolen bases for his career as Philadelphia swept past the Boston Braves by a commanding 10–3 count, a victory that lifts the Phillies to 35 wins against 30 defeats on the season.

Cobb was in the thick of matters from the opening inning. He finished the day with two hits in four trips to the plate, drew a walk, and crossed the plate twice. More telling still were his two thefts of second base, one in the first inning and another in the second, both of which helped Philadelphia race out to a decisive 7–0 advantage before the Braves could find their footing. Those swipes bring Cobb’s total to 30 for the year and an even 500 over his illustrious career.

For the season Cobb is now striking the ball at a .349 clip, with 56 runs scored and 32 runs driven in. Across his career he has maintained a remarkable .355 batting average, a standard that keeps the Philadelphia faithful on edge and their cheers ringing loudly whenever he takes his lead.

“I’ve always believed that a man ought to take every base he can earn,” Cobb said after the game. “Five hundred is a fine round number, but what matters most to me is helping this club get wins like today.”

Phillies manager Danny Lara was equally effusive in his praise. “You’re watching something special every time Ty puts on a uniform,” Lara remarked. “Those steals set the tone early, and when he plays with that kind of fire it lifts the whole ballclub.”

01-31-2026, 03:19 AM	#715
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,257	COBB REACHES 500 STEALS AS PHILLIES ROUTE BRAVES By Charles H. Wentworth Sporting Times June 24th, 1916 Once more it was Ty Cobb who set the pace, and on this afternoon at home the Phillies’ brilliant centre fielder carved his name a little deeper into the record books. The 29-year-old star crossed the lofty mark of 500 stolen bases for his career as Philadelphia swept past the Boston Braves by a commanding 10–3 count, a victory that lifts the Phillies to 35 wins against 30 defeats on the season. Cobb was in the thick of matters from the opening inning. He finished the day with two hits in four trips to the plate, drew a walk, and crossed the plate twice. More telling still were his two thefts of second base, one in the first inning and another in the second, both of which helped Philadelphia race out to a decisive 7–0 advantage before the Braves could find their footing. Those swipes bring Cobb’s total to 30 for the year and an even 500 over his illustrious career. For the season Cobb is now striking the ball at a .349 clip, with 56 runs scored and 32 runs driven in. Across his career he has maintained a remarkable .355 batting average, a standard that keeps the Philadelphia faithful on edge and their cheers ringing loudly whenever he takes his lead. “I’ve always believed that a man ought to take every base he can earn,” Cobb said after the game. “Five hundred is a fine round number, but what matters most to me is helping this club get wins like today.” Phillies manager Danny Lara was equally effusive in his praise. “You’re watching something special every time Ty puts on a uniform,” Lara remarked. “Those steals set the tone early, and when he plays with that kind of fire it lifts the whole ballclub.”