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Derek Jeter and the New York Yankees: The Real Dirt on His 3,000th Hit

last player to achieve at least 3,000 hits was Craig Biggio on June 28, 2007.

He entered the game needing three hits to reach 3,000, and he ended up singling in the third and fifth innings.

Each time Biggio batted, the sellout crowd at Minute Maid Park chanted his name. There were signs all over the stands that read "Mr. 3,000" and "Biggio's Hit Parade."

When the last player to get 3,000 hits singled to center field in the seventh inning, the crowd gave him a standing ovation. Fireworks went off, and a giant banner with Biggio's picture and the number 3,000 was unveiled.

That was it. 

Craig Biggio memorabilia included autographed baseballs, jerseys, bats, pictures and baseball cards.

But this is not about Craig Biggio. ...

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