Chicago White Sox pitcher Eddie Cicotte, one of eight players permanently banned from major league baseball in 1920 for allegedly throwing the 1919 World Series, threw a no-hitter 98 years ago today. Cicotte no-hit the St. Louis Browns at Sportsman’s Park on Saturday, April 14, 1917 for an 11-0 victory. Cicotte and seven teammates, including…
It was the New York Mets’ no no-hitter streak that gave birth to this website, so it’s fitting on the day of the Mets’ home opener (a great 2-0 victory) to note two still-running streaks. Philadelphia shortstop Freddy Galvis’ 3rd-inning single off the Mets’ Jacob deGrom marked the 441nd game without a no-hitter since Johan…
Happy birthday to Claude Hendrix, who threw a Federal League no-hitter in 1915. Hendrix, born on this day in 1889 in Olathe, Kansas, got the start for the Chicago Chi-Feds/Whales on Saturday, May 15, 1915 against the Pittsburgh Rebels at Pittsburgh’s Exposition Park. Hendrix, a former Pittsburgh Pirates hurler, struck out three and walked three…
Happy birthday to Vic Willis and Addie Joss, a couple of old-time no-hitter throwers. Vic Willis, born on this date in 1876, pitched a no-hitter for the National League’s Boston Beaneaters on Monday, August 7, 1899 at the Huntington Avenue Grounds. The Beaneaters topped the Washington Senators 7-1. Cleveland Naps ace pitcher Addie Joss, born…
Today is the 23rd anniversary of Matt Young’s uncredited no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians. The Boston Red Sox pitcher threw eight innings of no-hit ball during the first game of a Sunday, April 12, 1992 doubleheader, but his team trailed 2-1 after the top of the ninth so there was no need for Young to…
Happy 51st birthday to Bret Saberhagen, who threw a no-hitter for the Kansas City Royals in 1991. Saberhagen had a lot of success with the Royals, winning Cy Young awards in 1985 (20-6 with a 2.87 ERA) and 1989 (23-6 with a 2.16 ERA). His no-hitter came on Aug. 26, 1991 during a 7-0 victory…