Bill Dinneen, no-no pitcher, 5-time no-no ump, born 143 years ago today
Today would be the 143rd birthday of Boston Americans’ pitcher Bill Dinneen, who threw a no-hitter and called five of such feats from behind the plate.
Happy 152nd birthday, Cy Young
Happy 152nd birthday to Denton True “Cy” Young, who won 511 games and threw three no-hitters.
Happy birthday no-no thrower Mike Warren
Happy 58th birthday to former Oakland Athletics pitcher Mike Warren, who tossed a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum on September 29, 1983.
Happy 40th birthday, Mark Buehrle
Wishing a happy 40th birthday to Mark Buehrle, who threw a no-hitter and a perfect game for the Chicago White Sox.
No-no throwers Shoun, Kennedy, born on this date
No-no throwers Vern Kennedy and Clyde Shoun were born on this date.
Alvarez finishes season with walk-off wild pitch no-hitter, 5 years ago today
The Miami Marlins’ Henderson Alvarez finished off the 2013 season with a no-hitter that ended with a walk-off wild pitch, five years ago today.