The majors’ first same-day no-nos, 121 years ago today
The Cincinnati Reds’ Ted Breitenstein and the Baltimore Orioles’ Jim Jay Hughes threw no-hitters on the same day, 121 years ago today.
Happy birthday Guy Hecker
Guy Hecker, who tossed a Louisville Eclipse no-hitter in 1882, was born 163 years ago today.
Pirates’ Veale, Walker no-hit toss Grapefruit no-no, 53 years ago today.
A pair of Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers combined to no-hit the Los Angeles Dodgers in a Grapefruit League matchup, 53 years ago today.
Mets’ Kroll, Richardson no-hit Pirates, 54 years ago today
The New York Mets’ Gary Kroll and Gordie Richardson no-hit the Pittsburgh Pirates, 54 years ago today.
Acid-washed no-no thrower Dock Ellis born 74 years ago today
Happy birthday to Dock Ellis, the only major league pitcher known to throw a no-hitter under the influence of LSD.
No-no birthday wishes to a couple of Philadelphians
NoNoHitters.com sends out birthday wishes to a couple of Philadelphians who threw no-nos more than 100 years apart.