Chicago Cubs Shortstop Don Kessinger

Don Kessing was a slick fielding shortstop for the Chicago Cubs from 1964-1975. During that period he would be a six time National League All-Star. He would win the Gold Glove Award in 1969 and 1970.

Never known for his offense, he hit 14 home runs with 527 RBI with a hitting line of .252/.314/.312. His best offensive season would be 1969, when he hit 4 home runs with 53 RBI.

He would spend the end of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox. He would serve as manager for the White Sox in 1979 with a record of 46-60.

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Jason Kendall's 2,000th Hit

May 18, 2009.  Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jason Kendall singles at Busch Stadium in St. Louis to reach the 2,000 hit plateau. 254 players have had accomplished the feat, but Kendall becomes only the eighth catcher to reached the mark.

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Rickey Henderson Breaks Stolen Base Record

May 1, 1991, Rickey Henderson steals third base in a game against the New York Yankees breaking the record of 938 by Lou Brock of the St. Louis Cardinals. Henderson would retire with 1,406 stolen bases. In 2009, he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.