July 22, 1963 – This Day In Baseball

1963 – Diomedes Olivo, who will split his time between the Cardinals and Atlanta (International League), pitches a 1 – 0 no-hitter for Atlanta over Toronto. At “45 something” Olivo is likely the oldest pitcher in organized baseball history to toss a no-hitter.

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1963 – Diomedes Olivo, who will split his time between the Cardinals and Atlanta (International League), pitches a 1 – 0 no-hitter for Atlanta over Toronto. At “45 something” Olivo is likely the oldest pitcher in organized baseball history to toss a no-hitter.

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New York Mets release colorful outfielder Jimmy Piersall

ByThis Day in Baseball July 22, 1963May 6, 2019

On July 22, 1963, the New York Mets release colorful outfielder Jimmy Piersall, who was hitting .194. Piersall made headlines in June when he ran around the bases backward after hitting his 100th home run.

Day: July 22, 1963

1963 – Diomedes Olivo, who will split his time between the Cardinals and Atlanta (International League), pitches a 1 – 0 no-hitter for Atlanta over Toronto. At “45 something” Olivo is likely the oldest pitcher in organized baseball history to toss a no-hitter.

New York Mets release colorful outfielder Jimmy Piersall

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