It’s a marvelous night for a no-no
April 27 is one of four days sharing the record for most no-nos with six.
Today’s no-no birthdays: Stoneman, Phoebus and Lafitte
NoNoHitters.com wishes a happy birthday to Bill Stoneman (75th), Tom Phoebus (77th) and Ed Lafitte (born on this day in 1886).
Baltimore-born Phoebus tosses hometown no-hitter, 50 years ago today
Baltimore native Tom Phoebus tossed a no-hitter for his hometown Orioles, 50 years ago today. On Saturday, April 27, 1968 at Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium, Phoebus struck out nine and issued three walks while holding the Red Sox hitless, with the O’s topping Boston 6-0.
Happy birthday to Bill Stoneman (74), Tom Phoebus (76)
Today is a busy day for no-no birthdays, with Bill Stoneman turning 74, Tom Phoebus turning 76 and Ed Lafitte (1866) born on this day.
A marvelous night for a no-no
It’s a marvelous night for a no-no. April 27 is one of four days sharing the record for most no-hitters with six. The others are May 15, September 20 and September 28. Here are the no-hitters thrown on April 27: 1 Jim Tobin Boston Braves (NL) Thursday, April 27, 1944 Boston Braves 2,…
Pitcher’s mound lowered from 15 inches to 10 inches, 47 years ago today
Major League Baseball lowered the pitcher’s mound height from 15 inches to 10 inches, 47 years ago today. The rule change was part of a response to the issue of pitching becoming too dominant in the NL and AL, as evidenced by five no-hitters thrown during the ’68 season: 163 Tom Phoebus Baltimore Orioles…