Rogers Hornsby: References & Edit History
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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anniversary information added. | Apr 23, 2026 | ||
| Anniversary information added. | Jan 01, 2026 | ||
| First paragraph modernization. | Mar 13, 2024 | ||
| Added/Edited contact info: St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame - Biography of Rogers Hornsby. | Apr 15, 2019 | ||
| Add new Web site: St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame - Biography of Rogers Hornsby. | Feb 22, 2017 | ||
| Add new Web site: National Baseball Hall of Fame - Biography of Rogers Hornsby. | Mar 06, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: Texas State Historical Association - The Handbook of Texas Online - Biography of Rogers Hornsby. | Jun 14, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: HickokSports.com - Biography of Rogers Hornsby. | Jun 14, 2013 | ||
| Changed Cobb's lifetime batting average from .367 to .366 and noted that Hornsby's 1924 average was the second-highest of the 20th century. | Jun 27, 2012 | ||
| Thoroughly expanded article to provide additional details of Hornsby's career, including his power hitting, two League Awards, and post-Cardinals career. | Oct 12, 2010 | ||
| Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Entertainment - Biography of Rogers Hornsby. | Feb 27, 2009 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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