A ticket from Pete Rose’s 3,631st career hit, the single that moved him past Stan Musial for the National League record.

Why This Ticket Matters

Major League Baseball resumed play after the 1981 players’ strike on August 10, with Pete Rose one hit short of Stan Musial’s National League career record.

In the eighth inning at Veterans Stadium, Rose singled off St. Louis reliever Mark Littell for hit No. 3,631. The achievement carried special resonance because the record he broke belonged to a Cardinals legend.

Rose later surpassed Ty Cobb’s major-league total in 1985, but this ticket marks the night he first became his league’s career hit leader.

Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.

Ticket Details

• Date: August 10, 1981
• Teams: Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals
• Venue: Veterans Stadium
• Milestone: Pete Rose’s 3,631st career hit
• Record: Passed Stan Musial for the National League career hits record
• Pitcher: Mark Littell
• Inning: Eighth