home plate umpire is Bill Dinneen becomes the only person in big league history to both throw a no-hitter and call one as an umpire

home plate umpire is Bill Dinneen becomes the only person in big league history to both throw a no-hitter and call one as an umpire

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Issuing just one walk, which spoils his bid for a perfect game, A’s right-hander Chief Bender, who is part Chippewa, throws a 4-0 no-hitter at Shibe Park against the Cleveland Naps (Indians). The home plate umpire is Bill Dinneen, who tossed a no-hit game against the White Sox playing with the Pilgrims (Red Sox) in 1905, making him the only person in big league history to both throw a no-hitter and call one as an umpire.

Boston Pilgrims win the first modern day World Series

Boston Pilgrims win the first modern day World Series

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  On October 13, 1903, In the 95-minute contest at the Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds, a crowd of 7,455 fans claimed the right to see the Boston Pilgrims win the first modern-day World Series Five games to three. The final game of this inaugural World Series started out as an intense pitcher’s duel, scoreless until…

Bill Dineen switchs from Beaneaters (Braves) to crosstown (Red Sox)

Bill Dineen switchs from Beaneaters (Braves) to crosstown (Red Sox)

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Bill Dineen, who has averaged nearly 18 wins over the past two seasons for the NL’s Beaneaters (Braves), signs with the year-old Boston Americans (Red Sox). The 24 year-old right-hander, known as ‘Big Bill,’ will win 20 or more contests for the next three years for the cross-town rivals in the upstart American League.

Washington sells eight players, including home run king Buck Freeman and P Bill Dinneen going to Boston, then disbands. 

Washington sells eight players, including home run king Buck Freeman and P Bill Dinneen going to Boston, then disbands. 

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1900 – Washington sells eight players, including home run king Buck Freeman and P Bill Dinneen going to Boston, then disbands. Baltimore players are to be transferred to the Brooklyn Superbas and syndicate baseball will be ended.

Bill Dinneen Stats & Facts

Bill Dinneen Stats & Facts

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    Bill Dinneen Position: PitcherBats: Left  •  Throws: Right6-1, 190lb (185cm, 86kg)Born: April 5, 1876 in Syracuse, NYDied: January 13, 1955 in Syracuse, NYBuried: St. Agnes Cemetery, Utica, NYDebut: April 22, 1898 (2,046th in MLB history)Last Game: August 26, 1909vs. NYY 7.0 IP, 8 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER, LFull Name: William Henry DinneenNicknames: Big BillView Player Bio from the SABR BioProject   Players Who Debuted Same Year  Coming Soon   All-Time Teammate Team…