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Don Wilson's 1967 no-hitter...
Don Wilson's 1967 no-hitter...
Item # 722456
June 19, 1967
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, June 19, 1967
* Rookie pitcher Don Wilson
* Houston Astros no-hitter
* Golfer Jack Nicklaus
* Wins U.S. Open tournament
The front page has a two column heading: "No-Hitter for Rookie" with photo. First report coverage continues in the sport's section with another related photo. (see images)
Also on the front is a two column photo of Jack Nicklaus with heading: "Nicklaus Wins U. S. Open" More in the sport's section.
Complete with 26 pages, nice condition.
AI notes: On June 18, 1967, Houston Astros right-hander Don Wilson, just 22 years old, pitched a historic no-hitter against the Atlanta Braves at the Astrodome, leading Houston to a 2–0 victory and delivering the first no-hit game ever thrown in the dome. Wilson overwhelmed the Braves with a blazing fastball, striking out 15 batters and allowing no hits while issuing a handful of walks, finishing the game by striking out Hank Aaron, already one of baseball’s greatest hitters. The performance was especially remarkable because Wilson was a rookie, making him the youngest National League rookie to throw a no-hitter since 1934, and it instantly established him as one of the most electrifying young pitchers in the game. The no-hitter became a defining moment in early Astros history and a cornerstone of Wilson’s legacy, which he later cemented by throwing a second no-hitter in 1969.
Category: The 20th Century
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