Dickson one of just 3 to throw 9-inning spring no-nos
72 years ago today, the St. Louis Cardinals’ Murry Dickson accomplished something that has been matched by just two other major-league pitchers: He tossed a 9-inning no-hitter in spring training.
Happy birthday, Grover Cleveland Alexander
One of the greatest pitchers to not throw a no-hitter was born 133 years ago today.
Johan Santana breaks Mets’ no-no curse, 7 years ago today
Today is the seventh anniversary of Johan Santana breaking the Mets’ no no-hitters streak at 8,019 regular-season games.
Reds’ Eller no-hits Cards, 100 years ago today
Today is the 100th anniversary of the Cincinnati Reds’ Horace “Hod” Eller’s no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Padres’ Thurmond takes perfecto into 7th, 33 years ago today
The San Diego Padres’ Mark Thurmond took a perfect game into the seventh inning, 33 years ago today.
Expos’ Palmer tosses shortened perfecto, 35 years ago today
The Montreal Expos’ David Palmer threw a perfect game shortened by rain, 35 years ago today.