When was the American Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder died who became the 3,000 hit club's fourth member in 1921?
3,000 hit club In Major League Baseball (MLB), the 3,000 hit club is the group of batters who have collected 3,000 or more regular-season hits in their careers. Cap Anson was the first to join the club on July 18, 1897, although his precise career hit total is unclear. Two players—Nap Lajoie and Honus Wagner—reached 3,000 hits during the 1914 season. Ty Cobb became the club's fourth member in 1921 and became the first player in MLB history to reach 4,000 hits in 1927; he ultimately finished his career with more than 4,100. Pete Rose became the second member of the 4,000 hit club on April 13, 1984 while playing for the Montreal Expos. Cobb, also the major leagues' all-time career batting average leader, remained the MLB hit leader until September 11, 1985, when Rose collected his 4,192nd hit. Rose, the current record holder, finished his career with 4,256 hits. Roberto Clemente's career ended with precisely 3,000 hits, reaching the mark in the last at bat of his career on September 30, 1972.
Chuck Kress Charles Steven "Chuck" Kress (December 9, 1921 – March 4, 2014) was an American professional baseball first baseman. He played seven seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1947 to 1954 for the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, and Brooklyn Dodgers. He served in the U.S. Army for three years during World War II (1943–1945).