Johnny vandermeer

Cincinnati Reds sell veteran pitcher Johnny Vander Meer to the Chicago Cubs

On February 10, 1950, the Cincinnati Reds sell veteran pitcher Johnny Vander Meer to the Chicago Cubs. Vander Meer, who gained most of his fame for pitching two consecutive no-hitters in 1938, struggled to a record of 5-10 in 1949 and will last only one season with the Cubs.