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Who threw the only perfect game in MLB history?
Don Larsen
Without that Monday in October, Don Larsen is an 81-91 pitcher with 14 big league seasons to his credit. But on Oct. 8, 1956, Larsen carved his name into the American sports landscape by pitching the first perfect game in postseason history.
Has there ever been a no hitter in the World Series?
In fact there have only been two no-hitters in postseason baseball ever, according to MLB.com. The only World Series no-hitter was also a perfect game tossed by the New York Yankees’ Don Larson against the Dodgers in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series.
Has any pitcher thrown a no-hitter in the World Series?
Rookie Braves’ pitcher Ian Anderson threw five innings of no-hit baseball before handing it over to the bullpen, which also shut the door on Houston. The only World Series no-hitter was also a perfect game tossed by the New York Yankees’ Don Larson against the Dodgers in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series.
What happened to Don Larsen?
The journeyman pitcher became unlikely hero despite lifetime losing record Don Larsen, the journeyman pitcher who reached the heights of baseball glory when he threw a perfect game in 1956 with the New York Yankees for the only no-hitter in World Series history, died Wednesday night. He was 90.
How many games did Frank Larsen pitch in his career?
Larsen started his career with the Aberdeen Pheasants of the Class-C Northern League in 1947, appearing in 16 games. He had a 4–3 win-loss record and a 3.42 earned run average (ERA). The next season with Aberdeen, he won 17 games and had a 3.75 ERA in 34 games.
What awards did Jim Larsen win in the World Series?
He won the World Series Most Valuable Player Award and Babe Ruth Award in recognition of his 1956 postseason. Larsen was born in Michigan City, Indiana. Larsen’s family moved to San Diego, California, in 1944, where his mother became a housekeeper and his father worked as a department store salesman.
Who was the losing pitcher in the 1955 World Series?
In the 1955 World Series Larsen had started Game Four against the Dodgers and became the losing pitcher when he was removed from the mound in the fifth inning with the Yankees trailing 4-3. In 1956 Larsen had started Game Two for the Yankees and was knocked out of the box in the second inning.