1912: Eddie Collins became the only player in MLB history to steal six bases in a game. Eddie Collins became the only player in MLB history to steal six bases in a game. 1969: Willie Mays became the second player in MLB history to hit 600 home runs. Willie Mays became the second player in MLB history to hit 600 home runs. Andre Dawson stole his 300th base and joined Willie Mays as the only players in MLB history with 300 home runs, 300 steals, and 2,000 hits.