Tommy McCraw Stats & Facts
Tommy McCraw Positions: Bats: L Throws: L Height: 72 Weight: 183 Born: Thursday, November 21, 1940 in Malvern, AR USA Died: in , Debut: 6/4/1963 Last Game: 6/24/1975 Full Name: Tommy Lee McCraw
Dick Bosman of the Cleveland Indians hurls a no-hitter
On July 19, 1974, Dick Bosman of the Cleveland Indians hurls a no-hitter against the Oakland A’s and comes within one batter of pitching a perfect game. In winning the game, 4-0, Bosman commits a fielding error in the fourth inning, allowing the A’s their only baserunner of the game. Bosman struck out four and…
Tom McCraw of the Washington Senators hits one of the shortest home runs in history
On May 17, 1971, Tom McCraw of the Washington Senators hits one of the shortest home runs in history. McCraw’s 140-foot pop fly falls in between three Cleveland Indians, shortstop Jack Heidemann, and outfielders Vada Pinson and John Lowenstein. When the three players collide, McCraw circles the bases for an inside-the-park home run.
Tom McCraw of the Chicago White Sox launches three home runs
On May 24, 1967, Tommy McCraw of the Chicago White Sox launches three home runs and drives in eight runs in a 14-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. The Chicago first baseman’s offensive output includes a pair of three-run homers and a two-run round-tripper. McCraw, not known for his power, will finish the season with…