‘Toothpick’ Sam Jones becomes first African-American to throw MLB no-no, 64 years ago today
“Toothpick” Sam Jones became the first African-American to throw a Major League Baseball no-hitter, 64 years ago today.
Ferrell homers in his own no-no, 88 years ago today
Cleveland Indians pitcher Wes Ferrell threw a no-hitter against the St. Louis Browns and helped his cause with a homer, 88 years ago today.
Ryan tosses 12th one-hitter, ties Feller
Nolan Ryan tied Bob Feller’s major-league record of 12 one-hitters, 39 years ago today.
Happy 64th birthday, Mike Scott
Happy 64th to Mike Scott, who shares a birthday with five other no-hitter throwers.
Joss tosses 2nd no-no, 109 years ago today
The Cleveland Naps’ (Indians’) Addie Joss threw the second of his two no-hitters, both against the Chicago White Sox, 109 years ago today.
Cubs’ Warneke nearly tosses Opening Day no-no, 85 years ago today
The Chicago Cubs’ Lon Warneke fell just two outs shy of tossing the majors’ first Opening Day no-hitter, 85 years ago today.