I don't like to sound egotistical, but every time I stepped up to the plate with a bat in my hands, I couldn't help but feel sorry for the pitcher.

A little over a month later on July 26 Hornsby was hired to replace Luke Sewell as manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Born and raised in Texas Hornsby played for several semi-professional and minor league teams. Breadon agreed and Hornsby became the Cardinals' manager.

424 a mark that no player has matched since. Known as someone difficult to get along with he was not well-liked by fellow players. 400 or more three times during his career.