June 16, 1884: Jim O’Rourke hits for the cycle as Bisons rout Chicago
On June 16, 1884, the Chicago White Stockings were in Buffalo…
April 30, 1887: Tip O’Neill homers twice and hits for the cycle as St. Louis Browns bash Cleveland Blues
The American Association was already two weeks into its 1887…
June 12, 1885: Dave Orr records cycle, 6-hit game in Metropolitans’ win over Browns
About 1,500 spectators turned out to the Polo Grounds for an…
June 13, 1885: Detroit’s George Wood hits for the cycle but White Stockings wallop Wolverines
The Chicago White Stockings built a dynasty in the first decade…
September 19, 1883: John Reilly hits for second cycle in five games to back Will White’s 40th win
The Cincinnati Red Stockings’ bid for a repeat American Association…
September 12, 1883: John Reilly hits for the cycle as Cincinnati blasts Pittsburgh, 27-5
The Cincinnati Red Stockings and Pittsburgh Alleghenys were two…
September 28, 1885: Mox McQuery ‘hit for the whole diamond’ as Wolverines set scoring record over Grays
Approximately 400 spectators turned out at Detroit’s Recreation…
August 8, 1889: Giants lose uniforms and game as Jack Glasscock hits for only cycle in Hoosiers history
The New York Giants arrived in Indianapolis in August 1889 after…
May 24, 1886: Fred Dunlap hits for the cycle, records 16 chances at second base
About 3,000 spectators filled the Union Grounds1 in St. Louis…
August 21, 1886: Jack Rowe hits for the cycle as Wolverines extend first-place lead over White Stockings
The Chicago White Stockings had won the 1885 National League…
August 25, 1888: Mike Tiernan becomes first player in Giants history to hit for the cycle
“Another week has passed and New York still leads the League…
June 13, 1888: Sam Barkley hits for the cycle but Kansas City Cowboys lose to Cincinnati Reds
The Kansas City Cowboys joined the American Association in 1888,…
May 2, 1887: Pittsburgh’s Fred Carroll completes natural cycle in first four at-bats of the season
On April 30, 1887, their Opening Day and National League debut…
September 23, 1886: Chippy McGarr hits for the cycle as Athletics upset first-place Browns
At close of play on September 20, 1886, the St. Louis Browns…
August 8, 1886: Louisville Slugger Pete Browning has his ‘batting clothes on’ and hits for a natural cycle
One of the rarest occurrences in baseball is the natural cycle.…
June 7, 1889: Louisville’s Pete Browning hits for second career cycle
The Louisville Colonels didn’t have many bright spots during…
May 15, 1888: Philadelphia’s Harry Stovey hits for the cycle
Harry Stovey had the power to lead his league in home runs five…
June 16, 1885: Henry Larkin becomes first MLB player to hit for reverse natural cycle
In the first game of the season played in Philadelphia between…
August 10, 1887: Dave Orr hits for second career cycle, but Orioles prevail in walk-off win
Down by a run in the final inning, the Baltimore Orioles “succeeded…
July 28, 1888: Jimmy Ryan hits for cycle as Chicago White Stockings win 21-17 slugging match
The Detroit Wolverines visited Chicago’s West Side Park to…
June 14, 1876: George Hall gets five hits, but is it a cycle?
The first official cycle in the major leagues was accomplished…
July 30, 1883: Philadelphia’s Lon Knight is first player to hit for a ‘natural’ cycle
Through the 2021 season, there were 334 cycles hit in major-league…
August 26, 1887: Bid McPhee hits for the cycle as Cincinnati, Baltimore combine for 30-run ‘fusillade’
On August 26, 1887, the Baltimore Orioles started a three-game…
May 25, 1882: Buffalo’s Curry Foley completes first cycle in major leagues with grand slam
The first cycle — single, double, triple, and home run —…