Kelly, Maxie and Niekro combine for leap-day no-no, 56 years ago today
Dick Kelly, Larry Maxie and Phil Niekro combine for leap-day no-no, 56 years ago today.
Feller enlists 2 days after Pearl Harbor, 78 years ago today
Opening Day no-no thrower Bob Feller became the first player to enlist in the military after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, 78 years ago today.
Tigers reward Trucks’ 2 no-nos with trade
What do you get for throwing two no-hitters in a season? How about a trade?
Pitchers mound lowered by 5 inches, 51 years ago today
Major League Baseball lowered the pitchers mound height from 15 inches to 10 inches, 51 years ago today.
Bob Moose’s no-no turns 50
Today is the 50th anniversary of Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bob Moose temporarily interrupting the Miracle Mets’ postseason push with a no-hitter at Shea Stadium.
Red Sox’s Earl Wilson throws no-hitter and homers, 57 years ago today
The Boston Red Sox’s Earl Wilson tossed a no-hitter and hit a homer to help his cause, 57 years ago today.