When it comes to baseball, there aren’t many names that are more widely known than the iconic New York Yankees. They have been involved in some breathtaking moments throughout their decorated and colorful history. Today, we will explore their top 5 moments and delve into these moments in more detail. Not only can you…
Don Larsen Position: Pitcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-4, 215lb (193cm, 97kg) Born: August 7, 1929 in Michigan City, IN us Died: January 1, 2020 in Coeur d’Alene, ID Buried: Cremated High School: Point Loma HS (San Diego, CA) Debut: April 18, 1953 (11,000th in major league history) vs. DET 5.1 IP, 9 H, 3 SO, 1 BB, 3 ER Last Game: July 7, 1967 vs. HOU 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO, 1 BB,…
On May 17, 1998, David Wells pitches the 13th perfect game in modern major league history as the Yankees beat Minnesota, 4 – 0. Wells, whose “perfecto” is the first by a Yankees pitcher since Don Larsen in the 1956 World Series, also sets an American League record by retiring 37 batters in a row, dating back to his start on May 12th against Kansas City. Minnesota shortstop Pat…
On July 4, 1983 Dave Righetti of the New York Yankees pitches a no-hitter against the rival Boston Red Sox. Righetti strikes out Wade Boggs to complete the 4-0 masterpiece at Yankee Stadium. He is the first Bronx Bomber left-hander to throw a no-no since George Mogridge accomplished the feat in 1917. Righetti’s teammate, third baseman…
1976 – Cesar Cedeno hits for his second career cycle during a 13-4 thrashing of the Cardinals. He triples of Bob Forsch in the first, then belts his 16th homer before drilling a double. His single comes in a seven-run eighth that caps a five-RBI night. Winning pitcher Dan Larson chips in two hits of his own.
On June 30, 1972, journalist Clifford Evans interviewed President Richard Nixon in the White House for RKO General Broadcasting. This meeting was captured by recording devices in the Oval Office. Prior to this meeting, Evans had asked President Nixon to name his favorite baseball players during a June 22, 1972 press conference. President Nixon subsequently…
Don Larsen, the last active major leaguer who played for the Browns, is released by the Orioles. As a rookie in 1953, the Michigan City, Indiana native posted a 7-12 record for the hapless franchise, which lost 100 games in its final season in St. Louis.
1964 – Don Larsen tosses a four-hit shutout at Philadelphia, 6-0 . Mike White paces the Colts attack with four hits while Eddie Kasko chips in three.
1964 – Don Larsen, of World Series no-hit fame, tosses a five-hitter in the Texas heat to best Warren Spahn and the Milwaukee Braves, 7-1. It is Larsen’s first complete game in five years. Bob Aspromonte and Walt Bond launch solo bombs to pace the Colts. Rookie catcher Jerry Grote adds two hits, including a two-run double.
1962 10 07 Giants at Yankees World Series Game 3