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7th inning stretch: players who hit 40 or more doubles and home runs in the same season.(Brief Article)(Illustration)
7th Inning Stretch Players Who Hit 40 or More Doubles and Home Runs in The Same Season There have been only 18 players in major league history who have clubbed 40 or more doubles and 40-plus home runs in the same season--a feat accomplished 25 times. Players who have reached the 40 2B/40 HR plateau multiple times include Lou Gehrig (3), Babe Ruth (2.), Chuck Klein (2), Hank Greenberg (2), Albert Belle (2) and Todd Helton (2). Belle is the only player to accumulate 50 or more doubles and home runs in the same campaign. See accompanying chart. Year Player, Team 2B HR 1921 Babe Ruth, Yankees 44 59 1922 Rogers Hornsby, Cardinals 46 42 1923 Babe Ruth, Yankees 45 41 1927 Lou Gehrig, Yankees 52 47 1929 Chuck Klein, Phillies 45 43 1930 Lou Gehrig, Yankees ...
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