Howard Johnson Notches 2,000th Career Hit
Already in the midst of a season defined by milestones, Howard Johnson added another historic moment to his Hall of Fame-worthy résumé on August 11, 1995, recording his 2,000th career hit. The Cleveland slugger, just days removed from joining the 700 home run club, delivered the milestone knock with a line-drive single in a home game at Municipal Stadium. “That one means a lot,” Johnson said postgame. “I’ve always been proud of the...