Stu Miller traded to the Atlanta Braves will only throw 1.3 innings before retiring (April 1, 1968)
The Braves purchase Stu Miller from the Orioles on April 1, 1968. I’m guessing Stu didn’t see it as an …
Tag Archives: No Hitter
Not an official no-hitter (1876)
Joseph Borden is known for something he isn’t known for. He couldn’t really replace Al Spalding on the Boston Red …
The Barnes brothers battle it out in a pitching duel (June 26, 1924)
In a matchup at the Polo Grounds on June 26, 1924, Giants’ right-hander Virgil Barnes faces his older sibling, Jesse, …
The Delaware Peach (1898 – 1905)
The final year of the glory years for the Braves (then known as the Boston Beaneaters) was due in part …
Braves pitcher Tom Hughes hurls a no-hitter (April 5, 1916)
On April 5, 1916, Boston Braves pitcher Tom Hughes hurls a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Braves Field. Hughes …
The other Hank (1911 – 1923, 1929, 1930)
Hank Gowdy came to the Braves in 1911 and played through 1923 and again in 29 to 30. He was …
Can you hit this? (1944)
The Braves have had some great knuckleballers over the years. The story of the 1944 season was the 31 year-old …
Ken Holtzman no-hits the Braves 3-0 (August 19, 1969)
At Wrigley Field on August 19, 1969, Ken Holtzman no-hits the Braves, 3-0. Now that is not a good day. …
Warren Spahn and Johnny Sain (1947)
Warren Spahn and Johnny Sain were a VERY good combination in 1947 as the best pitchers around. Of course, they …
What can I do? 18 years in the making! (April 7, 2010)
The Colorado Rockies finally got a no hitter on April 17, 2010. It was 18 long seasons to get there. …
Born in Buffalo (1921)
Buffalo NY has real winters. When you grow up there, you can’t play baseball year round. Spring and baseball means …
Phil Niekro goes the distance (August 5, 1973)
You have to love the knuckle ball. No one could throw it like Phil. Phil Niekro goes the distance on …
The decline (1880)
40-44 and sixth in the pennant race. It is 1880 and Harry Wright’s career as a manager is declining for …
