Philip Humber of the Chicago White Sox throws a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field, a 4 – 0 victory for the ChiSox.

Philip Humber of the Chicago White Sox throws a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field, a 4 – 0 victory for the ChiSox.

Philip Humber of the Chicago White Sox throws a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field, a 4 – 0 victory for the ChiSox.

Roy Halladay pitches the 20th perfect game in Major League history

Roy Halladay pitches the 20th perfect game in Major League history

Roy Halladay pitches the 20th perfect game in Major League history, striking out 11 in the process, as the Phillies defeat the Florida Marlins, 1 – 0. Following Dallas Braden’s perfect game earlier in the month, it is the first time that two perfect games are pitched in the same season in 130 years. Lee Richmond and John Montgomery Ward had both pitched perfect games five days apart in 1880.

Randy Johnson of the Diamondbacks hurls a perfect game
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Randy Johnson of the Diamondbacks hurls a perfect game

On May 18, 2004, At the age of 40, Randy Johnson becomes the oldest pitcher in major league history to throw a perfect game, retiring all 27 hitters to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Atlanta Braves, 2 – 0. It is the 17th perfect game in major league history and the first since David…

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New York Yankees ace David Cone pitches the 14th perfect game of the modern era and the 16th overall in major league history

On July 18, 1999, On Yogi Berra Day at Yankee Stadium, David Cone pitches 14th perfect game of the modern era and the 16th overall in major league history and the third Yankee to toss a perfect game, Cone doesn’t reach a three-ball count on a single batter and throws only 88 pitches in shutting…

Catfish Hunter fires first perfect game in AL in 46 years
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Catfish Hunter fires first perfect game in AL in 46 years

    On May 8, 1968, Catfish Hunter of the Oakland A’s pitches a perfect game against the Minnesota Twins. Hunter’s perfect game is the first in the American League during the regular season in 46 years, when White Sox right-hander Charlie Robertson, who accomplished the feat against Detroit in 1922. Don Larsen had pitched a…

Jim Bunning pitches a perfect game for the Philadelphia Phillies first since 1922
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Jim Bunning pitches a perfect game for the Philadelphia Phillies first since 1922

On June 21, 1964 On Father’s Day at Shea Stadium, Jim Bunning fans 10, drives in two runs, and pitches the first perfect game (excluding Don Larsen’s 1956 World Series effort and Harvey Haddix’s 1959 extra-inning loss) since Charlie Robertson’s on April 30, 1922. Philadelphia beats the Mets, 6 – 0. Bunning also becomes the first pitcher to win no-hitters in both leagues, and Gus Triandos becomes the first catcher to catch a no-hitter in each…

Don Larsen of the New York Yankees pitches the first-and only-perfect game in World Series history
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Don Larsen of the New York Yankees pitches the first-and only-perfect game in World Series history

  On October 8, 1956, at Yankee Stadium With the world series tied at two games apiece, between the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees Don Larsen started Game 5 for the Yankees. Larsen’s opponent in the game was Sal Maglie. The Yankees scored two runs off Maglie, as Mickey Mantle hit a home run…

Mercersburg Academy pitcher Bump Hadley throws a perfect game against the Hadley-Lynn team of Massachusetts. A future New York Yankees starter, Hadley strikes out 26 of the 27 batters he faces.
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Mercersburg Academy pitcher Bump Hadley throws a perfect game against the Hadley-Lynn team of Massachusetts. A future New York Yankees starter, Hadley strikes out 26 of the 27 batters he faces.

Mercersburg Academy pitcher Bump Hadley throws a perfect game against the Hadley-Lynn team of Massachusetts. A future New York Yankees starter, Hadley strikes out 26 of the 27 batters he faces.

Charlie Robertson, in only his fourth career start, becomes the third modern pitcher to throw a perfect no-hit, no-run game when he beats the Tigers at Navin Field, 2-0. The White Sox hurler, thanks to Johnny Mostil’s two outstanding catches in the outfield, is also the fourth rookie to throw a no-hitter.
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Charlie Robertson, in only his fourth career start, becomes the third modern pitcher to throw a perfect no-hit, no-run game when he beats the Tigers at Navin Field, 2-0. The White Sox hurler, thanks to Johnny Mostil’s two outstanding catches in the outfield, is also the fourth rookie to throw a no-hitter.

Charlie Robertson, in only his fourth career start, becomes the third modern pitcher to throw a perfect no-hit, no-run game when he beats the Tigers at Navin Field, 2-0. The White Sox hurler, thanks to Johnny Mostil’s two outstanding catches in the outfield, is also the fourth rookie to throw a no-hitter.