Today is the 75th anniversary of Bob Feller's Opening Day no-hitter

[Scott Garner]

I couldn't let today pass without reminding everyone that today marks the 75th anniversary of Bob Feller's Opening Day no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox.

It's amazing that this feat hasn't been duplicated in 75 years. Pitchers typically have the upper hand early in the year when the weather hasn't warmed up yet. You would think that sooner or later it will happen because there have been several near misses...

Although many assumed that this was Rapid Robert's best no-hitter, he was always quick to remind people that his 2nd no-hitter against the NYY was absolutely his best pitched game because of the strength of the Yankees lineup.

Anyway, here is a toast to Mr. Feller's unique no-hitter. RIP Mr. Feller.
Show me your collectibles that relate to Bob Feller, and especially his OD no-hitter!

[Leon]

a Feller D card...

[bgar3]

"Gorby" Smith, Hardluck loser. Only time a major league team played an entire game and all the players had the exact same batting average as when the game started.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by bgar3

"Gorby" Smith, Hardluck loser. Only time a major league team played an entire game and all the players had the exact same batting average as when the game started.

Thanks again for gifting me this snapshot of Gorby Smith.
I had to include it in my post!

[Bumpus Jones]

Stellar as always Scott!

[FourStrikes]

postcard sent August 12, 1940 from Feller's hometown of Van Meter, IA

[koufax1fan]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

I couldn't let today pass without reminding everyone that today marks the 75th anniversary of Bob Feller's Opening Day no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox.

It's amazing that this feat hasn't been duplicated in 75 years. Pitchers typically have the upper hand early in the year when the weather hasn't warmed up yet. You would think that sooner or later it will happen because there have been several near misses...

Although many assumed that this was Rapid Robert's best no-hitter, he was always quick to remind people that his 2nd no-hitter against the NYY was absolutely his best pitched game because of the strength of the Yankees lineup.

Anyway, here is a toast to Mr. Feller's unique no-hitter. RIP Mr. Feller.
Show me your collectibles that relate to Bob Feller, and especially his OD no-hitter!

Hi Scott:
Some great Bob Feller items! The ticket stub and the original artwork are terrific! Always enjoy reading/ looking at your posts on net 54.
Phil

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by koufax1fan

Hi Scott:
Some great Bob Feller items! The ticket stub and the original artwork are terrific! Always enjoy reading/ looking at your posts on net 54.
Phil

Thanks Phil!

[JLange]

1940 Black's Baseball Annual
1941 Sporting News Record Book
1941 Who's Who in Baseball
1946 Black's Baseball Annual
1947 Kings of The Mound