David Welch tosses ABL no-no, 9 years ago today
Syndey Blue Sox pitcher David Welch threw the first no-hitter in the history of the current-day Australian Baseball League, nine years ago today.
Dirk Lammers is a veteran journalist who began rooting for the New York Mets in the early-1970s when the team’s no no-hitter count was barely 2,000 games old. Lammers has since turned his research into Baseball’s No-Hit Wonders: More Than a Century of Pitching’s Greatest Feats (Unbridled Books).
‘Schoolboy’ Johnny Taylor born 104 years ago today
“Schoolboy” Johnny Taylor, who no-hit Satchel Paige’s Dominican All-Stars in 1937, was born 103 years ago today.
Happy birthday Nolan Ryan
Wishing a very happy birthday to Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, who turns 73 today. Ryan threw seven no-hitters over a 27-year career.
Happy 86th birthday, Bob Uecker
Happy 86th birthday to “Mr. Baseball” Bob Uecker, who once played in a no-hitter.
No-hit birthdays for Nottebart, Donahue and Burke
Happy birthday to three no-hitter throwers — Don Nottebart, Frank “Red” Donahue and Bobby Burke.
Happy birthday to Rockies no-no thrower Ubaldo Jimenéz
Happy 36th birthday to Ubaldo Jimenéz, who tossed the only Colorado Rockies no-hitter in 2010.