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Brian Van Horn
09-20-2017, 12:29 PM
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/unbelievable-story-larry-corcoran-first-pitcher-three-no-hitters-141714011.html

oldjudge
09-20-2017, 09:11 PM
Great article, Brian--thank you for posting it! Although John Dreker probably knows most of the information, I'm sure he would enjoy reading it.

kkkkandp
09-20-2017, 09:31 PM
Although John Dreker probably knows most of the information, I'm sure he would enjoy reading it.

I'm surprised John was not cited in the article as a subject matter expert!

oldjudge
09-21-2017, 12:25 AM
Here is an 1882 Chicago cabinet featuring Larry Corcoran (seated lower right). Unfortunately, a prior owner got the year wrong and misidentified Corcoran as Sunday. Otherwise, he was spot on.

Jason
09-21-2017, 06:28 AM
Interesting article. Am I correct in reading that his no hitters were all thrown underhanded?

Fred
09-21-2017, 11:15 AM
Corcoran's great grand daughter might consider a restraining order against JD.... :p I'm sure there's a few around that will get that....:D

z28jd
09-21-2017, 05:18 PM
I talked to the great-grand daughter last night. Sent her some scans of cards, which she was happy to see. While I could have added a lot to the article, it was still very informative and good to see him get some recognition.

I'm not sure how I feel about getting him into the Hall of Fame. Sounds like it would be costly to someone trying to collect his cards...

Directly
09-21-2017, 07:47 PM
Is this Cabinet photo just random baseball players?--I assume its not a team?

oldjudge
09-21-2017, 08:27 PM
The cabinet is the 1882 Chicago White Stockings. In 1882, the National League was experimenting with every position wearing a different uniform.

Directly
09-22-2017, 12:31 AM
Interesting--thanks for the insight!