Galvin Pud
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The Buffalo Bisons were in Providence to play the Grays. Pitcher Pud Galvin was listed as batting eighth for the Bisons with Tom Dolan in the ninth spot in the order. In the second inning, Dolan batted in Galvin’s spot and singled. Umpire Joe Quinn called Galvin out but allowed the single to stand. The Grays won the contest, 15-7.

ByTom

The Buffalo Bisons were in Providence to play the Grays. Pitcher Pud Galvin was listed as batting eighth for the Bisons with Tom Dolan in the ninth spot in the order. In the second inning, Dolan batted in Galvin’s spot and singled. Umpire Joe Quinn called Galvin out but allowed the single to stand. The Grays won the contest, 15-7.

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John Montgomery Ward of the Providence Grays pitches a perfect game against the Buffalo Bisons, winning 5 – 0

ByThis Day in Baseball

1880 – John Montgomery Ward of the Providence Grays pitches a perfect game against the Buffalo Bisons, winning 5 – 0. Losing pitcher Pud Galvin makes the last out. This is the second perfect game in the National League in six days; the first one was pitched by Lee Richmond on June 12th. The next perfect game by a National League pitcher will not happen for 84 years, when Jim Bunning turns the trick on Father’s Day in 1964.

Galvin Pud

Jim “Pud” Galvin wires the Buffalo club from San Francisco, accepting terms to play for the Bisons despite his contract to play in the California League.

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Jim “Pud” Galvin wires the Buffalo club from San Francisco, accepting terms to play for the Bisons despite his contract to play in the California League.

Pud Galvin Stats & Facts
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Pud Galvin Stats & Facts

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Pud Galvin Positions: Starting Pitcher and Outfielder Bats: Right  •  Throws: Right 5-8, 190lb (173cm, 86kg) Born: December 25, 1856 in St. Louis, MO Died: March 7, 1902  in Pittsburgh, PA Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA Last Game: August 2, 1892 Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1965. (Voted by Veteran’s Committee) View Pud Galvin’s Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Full Name: James Francis Galvin Nicknames: Pud, Gentle Jeems or…