Happy birthday, Bert Blyleven and Tommy Greene
Happy birthday to no-hitter throwers Bert Blyleven (Rangers) and Tommy Greene (Phillies)
Happy birthday to no-hitter throwers Bert Blyleven (Rangers) and Tommy Greene (Phillies)
We’re sending out some no-no birthday wishes today to Bert Blyleven and Tommy Greene.
Bert Blyleven became the only no-hitter thrown born in the Netherlands, 39 years ago today. The Texas Rangers pitcher from Zeist no-hit the California Angels on Thursday, September 22, 1977 at Anaheim Stadium. Blyleven, who was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011, is now a color analyst for the Minnesota Twins.
Bert Blyleven and Tommy Greene are celebrating no-no birthdays today. Blyleven, the only no-hitter thrower born in the Netherlands, turns 65 today. The Texas Rangers pitcher from Zeist no-hit the California Angels on Thursday, September 22, 1977 at Anaheim Stadium. Blyleven, who was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011, is now…
Bert Blyleven and Tommy Greene are celebrating no-no birthdays today. Blyleven, the only no-hitter thrower born in the Netherlands (Zeist), turns 64 today. The Texas Rangers pitcher no-hit the California Angels on Thursday, September 22, 1977 at Anaheim Stadium. Blyleven currently serves as a color analyst for the Minnesota Twins. Greene, now 48, threw a…
The No. 19 spot on our NoNoHitters 30 countdown belongs to the Texas Rangers, a team that began as an expansion club in 1961 as the second incarnation of the Washington Senators. The franchise has five no-hitters in its history – and all came after the club moved to Arlington, Texas in 1972. The new…