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Originally Posted by Jacklitsch
Represented Johnny in a real estate closing some years ago:
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Thanks Steve.Very cool!
Were you aware that your client Johnny Klippstein was involved in a very unusual no-hitter game in 1956?
On May 26, 1956 Johnny Klippstein was the starting pitcher of a game that he, Hersh Freeman and Joe Black combined to no-hit the Milwaukee Braves for 10 innings without a hit. This was the first time in ML history that more than two pitchers combined for a no-hitter.
The Braves scored their 1st run in the the second inning. Klippstein hit batter Hank Aaron, the first batter, and walked Bobby Thomson and another player Bill Bruton. Frank Torre hit a screaming line drive to left field, but rookie Frank Robbinson made a fantastic catch to limit Torre to a Sac fly. Klippstein fanned the next two batters.
The score remained 1-1 until the 11th and the wheels finally came off for the Reds. Reds reliever Joe Black allowed 3 hits and the game was lost 2-1 Braves.
This game remained an official no-hitter until 1991 when the ML changed the rules defining what is a no-hitter and perfect game. Several games became unofficial no-hitters, including Johnny Klippstein's unusual game, a no-hitter that was actually lost.