One hundred years ago today, the New York Giants’ Richard “Rube” Marquard no-hit the Brooklyn Robins/Suberpas at the Polo Grounds in just the second game of the 1915 season. The Hall of Famer allowed only three Brooklyn batters to reach base, two on walks and one on an error, as the Giants topped Brooklyn 2-0.…
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…