Johnny Vander-Meer two no hit games in a row...
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June 16, 1938
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 16, 1938 This 26 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Second No-Hit, No-Run Win By Vander-Meer, Two in Row," with subhead: "Cincinnati Southpaw, Blanking Dodgers, Breaks All Major League Records.
Other news of the day throughout. Some browning and little wear around the margins, otherwise in good condition.
source: wikipedia: Vander Meer is the only pitcher in major league history to pitch two consecutive no-hitters. On June 11, 1938, he no-hit the Boston Braves at Crosley Field. Four nights later, in the first night game played at Ebbets Field, he no-hit the Brooklyn Dodgers. The only known baseball[1] that survives from this historic game is in the Seth Swirsky collection. After his double no-hit achievement, Reds' management wanted Vander Meer to change his uniform number to "00." He politely refused.
Other news of the day throughout. Some browning and little wear around the margins, otherwise in good condition.
source: wikipedia: Vander Meer is the only pitcher in major league history to pitch two consecutive no-hitters. On June 11, 1938, he no-hit the Boston Braves at Crosley Field. Four nights later, in the first night game played at Ebbets Field, he no-hit the Brooklyn Dodgers. The only known baseball[1] that survives from this historic game is in the Seth Swirsky collection. After his double no-hit achievement, Reds' management wanted Vander Meer to change his uniform number to "00." He politely refused.
Category: The 20th Century
