Hoyt Wilhelm one-hits the Yankees in the Orioles’ 5-0 victory at Memorial Stadium. Jerry Lumpe’s single in the eighth spoils the knuckleballer’s bid for a no-hitter.

On May 22, 1959 — Hoyt Wilhelm one-hits the Yankees in the Orioles’ 5-0 victory at Memorial Stadium. Jerry Lumpe’s single in the eighth spoils the knuckleballer’s bid for a no-hitter.

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