1877 – Harry McCormick of the Syracuse Stars (League Alliance) pitches the earliest known minor league no hitter against Indianapolis.

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1877 – Harry McCormick of the Syracuse Stars (League Alliance) pitches the earliest known minor league no hitter against Indianapolis.

1877 – After St. Louis C John Clapp has his cheek smashed by a foul tip‚ replacement Mike Dorgan goes behind the plate wearing a mask. Though used earlier in the International Association‚ this is perhaps the first use of a catcher’s mask in an official National League game.

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1877 – After St. Louis C John Clapp has his cheek smashed by a foul tip‚ replacement Mike Dorgan goes behind the plate wearing a mask. Though used earlier in the International Association‚ this is perhaps the first use of a catcher’s mask in an official National League game.