Jim Bibby, threw first Rangers no-hitter, born 73 years ago today
Today would be the 73rd birthday of Jim Bibby, who threw the first no-hitter in Texas Rangers history. On Monday, July 30, 1973, on the road at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Bibby no-hit the Oakland Athletics for a 6-0 win. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound right-hander relied mostly on his fastball during the contest, struck out 13 A’s…
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