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Old 03-17-2024, 09:55 AM
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Born in Brooklyn, NY to Irish immigrants on August 10, 1859. Despite his diminutive size (5' 3" 127 pounds), in 1882 Corcoran became the first pitcher to throw two no-hitters in a career. Two seasons later, he became the first pitcher to throw three no-hitters, setting a record that would stand until 1965.
He sounds pretty good. Maybe they should overlook the short career and put him in the Hall of Fame.
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