Because Eusebio was a catcher and did not play in every game, his 24-game hitting streak came over a span of 51 days, the longest time ever for a 24-game single season streak.
His 24-game hitting streak came over a span of 51 days. Eusebio was a catcher. Eusebio did not play in every game.51 days were the longest time ever for a 24-game single season streak.