Expos no-hit for first time, 44 years ago today
On Friday, July 9, 1976, the Houston Astros’ Larry Dierker tossed a no-hitter at the Astrodome for a 6-0 win.
No-hitter and immaculate inning on same day, 57 years ago today
On Saturday, June 15, 1963, the San Francisco Giants’ Juan Marichal threw a no-no against the Colt .45’s and the Milwaukee Braves’ Tony Cloninger tossed an immaculate 8th inning against the Phillies.
Forsch (’79), Morris (’84) tossed no-nos on this date
The Houston Astros’ Ken Forsch (1979) and the Detroit Tigers’ Jack Morris (1984) threw no-hitters on this date.
No-no birthdays for Verlander, Wright, Wilson and Davenport
Happy birthday to four no-no pitchers: Justin Verlander, who threw two no-nos for the Detroit Tigers and one for the Houston Astros; Clyde Wright, who threw one for the California Angels; Jim Wilson, who tossed one for the Milwaukee Braves; and Dave Davenport, who threw one for the St. Louis Terriers of the Federal League.
No-no thrower Don Wilson born 75 years ago today
Today would be the 75th birthday of Don Wilson, who threw no-hitters for the Houston Astros in 1967 and 1969.
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.