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sports1 year ago

"Josh Gibson's Legacy: A Major League Legend Recognized"

The integration of Negro League statistics into Major League Baseball's official records has sparked questions about the exact number of no-hitters pitched by Satchel Paige. While Paige claimed to have thrown 50-55 no-hitters, MLB's current records are incomplete, and only two of his no-hitters are well-documented. The process of verifying and including these stats is ongoing and complex, with many historical records still missing or incomplete.

via The New York Times|
#baseball-statistics#mlb#negro-leagues
obituary1 year ago

"Dodgers Legend Carl Erskine, Last Surviving 'Boys of Summer' Member, Dies at 97"

Carl Erskine, a former Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher and the last surviving member of the "Boys of Summer," passed away at the age of 97. Known for pitching two no-hitters and being a 20-game winner in 1953, Erskine spent his entire major league career with the Dodgers from 1948-59. He was an All-Star in 1954 and appeared in five World Series, helping the Dodgers win their only championship in Brooklyn in 1955. Erskine's legacy extends beyond baseball, as he championed causes for people with developmental disabilities and authored several books. He is survived by his wife and children.

via NBC News|
#baseball#brooklyn-dodgers#carl-erskine
sports1 year ago

"Remembering Ken Holtzman: MLB World Series Champion Dies at 78"

The Chicago Cubs paid tribute to former pitcher Ken Holtzman, who passed away at 78, describing him as one of the best left-handed pitchers in the team's history. Holtzman, who played for the Cubs from 1965-1971 and 1978-1979, achieved a 3.76 ERA in 237 games and threw two no-hitters. The team expressed deep sadness at his passing and extended condolences to his family and friends. Holtzman's legacy includes being one of two Cubs pitchers to throw multiple no-hitters and winning three World Series titles with the Oakland Athletics after leaving the Cubs.

via Yahoo Sports|
#chicago-cubs#ken-holtzman#no-hitters