Warren Spahn second oldest to fire no hitter

On April 28, 1961,  At County Stadium, 40-year-old Warren Spahn becomes the second oldest man to pitch a no-hitter in major league history. He is only behind Cy Young’s performance at the age of 41 years and three months.

The Milwaukee Braves’ ace masters the San Francisco Giants, 1-0, for his 290th career win, 52nd shutout and second career no-hitter. Spahn strikes out nine batters and walks only two. Fellow Hall of Famer Hank Aaron drives in the game’s lone run with a single in the first inning off hard luck loser Sad Sam Jones.

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