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Craig Biggio watches his 3,000th career hit land in the outfield in Houston. (David J. Phillip/AP)

Biggio's third hit of night is 3,000th of remarkable career
Astros second baseman Craig Biggio became the ninth player to tally 3,000 hits for the same team when he reached the plateau with his third of five hits against the Rockies at Minute Maid Park on June 28, 2007. Full story >

• Blog: Biggio says 'Thanks' | Biggio's milestone hits
• Biggio's career stats | All-time hit leaders

Biggio reflects on milestone
Craig Biggio sits down with reporter Alyson Footer for an exclusive interview. Full story >

Biggio has come a long way
Craig Biggio took an amazing path to 3,000 hits -- from catcher to second base to the outfield and back. Full story >

A class act
It's his work away from the baseball diamond that sets Craig Biggio apart from his peers. Full story >

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• Lee's slam caps historic night

Photos of the historic night in Houston

Career gallery 1

Career gallery 2

Rank - Player	Hits	Bats
1. Pete Rose	4256	B
2. Ty Cobb	4189	L
3. Hank Aaron	3771	R
4. Stan Musial	3630	L
5. Tris Speaker	3514	L
6. Carl Yastrzemski	3419	L
7. Cap Anson	3418	R
8. Honus Wagner	3415	R
9. Paul Molitor	3319	R

Rank - Player	Hits	Bats
10. Eddie Collins	3315	L
11. Willie Mays	3283	R
12. Eddie Murray	3255	B
13. Nap Lajoie	3242	R
14. Cal Ripken	3184	R
15. George Brett	3154	L
16. Paul Waner	3152	L
17. Robin Yount	3142	R
18. Tony Gwynn	3141	L

Rank - Player	Hits	Bats
19. Dave Winfield	3110	R
20. Rickey Henderson	3055	R
21. Rod Carew	3053	L
22. Lou Brock	3023	L
23. Rafael Palmeiro	3020	L
24. Wade Boggs	3010	L
25. Al Kaline	3007	R
26. Craig Biggio	3002	R
27. Roberto Clemente	3000	R

: : : Craig Biggio's Milestone Hits on the road to 3,000 : : :

1:	Orel Hershiser	Dodgers	June 29, 1988
100:	Mike LaCoss	Giants	July 30, 1989
500:	Terry Mulholland	Phillies	May 20, 1992
1,000:	Mark Dyer	Pirates	July 1, 1995

1,500:	Rick Dehart	Expos	April 24, 1998
2,000:	Javier Vazquez	Expos	May 4, 2001
2,500:	Horacio Ramirez	Braves	May 8, 2004
3,000:	Aaron Cook	Rockies	June 28, 2007