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

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.