His career hit a low point in 2001, when he failed to qualify for the Tour.

Rose, the career hits leader, who had just retired, would call on him to bat.

He had 129 hits on the year in 521 at bats, bringing his career hit total above the 1,000 mark.

Yet his career hit a wall after the gulf war.

Tip Toe's career as a pilot hit bottom in 1954.

He recorded his first career hit the following day.

He also got his 1,000th career hit as a member of the team on July 11.

His recognized career hit total through 1893 ranked 10th in major league history to that point.

His career hit a peak from 1997 to 2000, as he never finished lower than 5th in the points standings.

He also got his first career hit that game.