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amead17 · 09-29-2025, 12:10 PM

HICKMAN HITS FOR CYCLE AS GIANTS EDGE PIRATES 11–10

By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times
September 26, 1904

New York slugger’s heroics keep pennant hopes alive

New York — It was a day of rare achievement at the Polo Grounds today, as Charlie Hickman, the 28-year-old New York Giants outfielder, hit for the cycle in a thrilling 11–10 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The triumph, secured in dramatic fashion, allowed the Giants to cling to their pennant hopes with a record of 83–61.

Hickman, known for his powerful bat and bustling style of play, was in splendid form. He went 4-for-5, scoring four runs and driving home four more. The sequence began with a triple in the third inning, followed later by a towering two-run home run in the fifth. He added a sharp single in the seventh and capped his day with a ringing double in the ninth to complete the rarest of hitting feats. His only blemish came on a groundout in the third.

For the season, Hickman is now batting .270, and his performance on this September afternoon may well be remembered as one of the highlights of the Giants’ campaign.

Speaking after the contest, Hickman was characteristically modest.

“I don’t keep much account of what kind of hits I string together,” Hickman remarked with a smile. “All I know is that every time I came to bat, the boys needed a knock. If my cycle helps us stay in the hunt, then it’s worth remembering.”

Manager George Davis was quick to laud his slugger’s accomplishment.

“A cycle is a rare sight in any age of baseball,” Davis declared. “Hickman gave us everything today — power, speed, and grit. This club has fought hard all summer, and performances like his remind us why we are still in the race.”

With the season dwindling, the Giants will need every ounce of Hickman’s hot bat if they are to challenge the mighty Chicago Cubs down the stretch.

09-29-2025, 12:10 PM	#155
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,982	Hickman hits for Cycle HICKMAN HITS FOR CYCLE AS GIANTS EDGE PIRATES 11–10 By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times September 26, 1904 New York slugger’s heroics keep pennant hopes alive New York — It was a day of rare achievement at the Polo Grounds today, as Charlie Hickman, the 28-year-old New York Giants outfielder, hit for the cycle in a thrilling 11–10 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The triumph, secured in dramatic fashion, allowed the Giants to cling to their pennant hopes with a record of 83–61. Hickman, known for his powerful bat and bustling style of play, was in splendid form. He went 4-for-5, scoring four runs and driving home four more. The sequence began with a triple in the third inning, followed later by a towering two-run home run in the fifth. He added a sharp single in the seventh and capped his day with a ringing double in the ninth to complete the rarest of hitting feats. His only blemish came on a groundout in the third. For the season, Hickman is now batting .270, and his performance on this September afternoon may well be remembered as one of the highlights of the Giants’ campaign. Speaking after the contest, Hickman was characteristically modest. “I don’t keep much account of what kind of hits I string together,” Hickman remarked with a smile. “All I know is that every time I came to bat, the boys needed a knock. If my cycle helps us stay in the hunt, then it’s worth remembering.” Manager George Davis was quick to laud his slugger’s accomplishment. “A cycle is a rare sight in any age of baseball,” Davis declared. “Hickman gave us everything today — power, speed, and grit. This club has fought hard all summer, and performances like his remind us why we are still in the race.” With the season dwindling, the Giants will need every ounce of Hickman’s hot bat if they are to challenge the mighty Chicago Cubs down the stretch.