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John Lee Richmond (or simply Lee Richmond) (born May 5, 1857 in Sheffield, Ohio - died October 1, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio) was a left-handed pitcher who threw the first perfect game in Major League Baseball history. He played for the Worcester, Massachusetts Worcesters (no nickname). The game was played at the Worcester Agricultural Fairgrounds near the intersection of Sever St. and Highland St. in Worcester, Massachusetts. In his perfect game, Richmond struck out five, allowed only three balls to be hit out of the infield, and got one of his 27 outs when the right fielder threw the batter out at first base. Worcester beat Cleveland 1-0, with the only run scoring on an error by the Cleveland second baseman. This game was played on June 12, 1880, and the next perfect game came just 5 days later, pitched by Monte Ward. He was sometimes called J. Lee Richmond, in a 6-season career, statistics show that he was 75-100 with a 3.06 ERA in 191 games, 179 starts. 161 of those starts were complete games, 8 of them shutouts, and one of those his famous perfect game. He had 552 strike outs in 1583 career innings pitched. After leaving Baseball, Richmond became a doctor and later a professor.
The first perfect game in MLB history was pitched on June 12, 1880 by John Richmond of the Worcestor Ruby Legs against the Cleveland Blues. The score was 1-0.
The first MLB perfect game was thrown on June 12, 1880, by Lee Richmond. The first perfect game of the modern era was thrown by Cy Young on May 5, 1904.
The first Major League perfect game was pitched by Lee Richmond on June 12, 1880.
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What year did Matt Cain throw a no hitter?
On June 13, 2012, Matt Cain threw a perfect game against the Houston Astros at AT&T Park in San Francisco. It was the first perfect game in Giants franchise history and the 23rd in the annals of major-league baseball.
How old was randy Johnson when he threw his perfect game against atlanta?
40 years old ... Johnson was born September 10, 1963 and threw his perfect game on May 18, 2004.
Who holds the record for most no hitters in a World Series?
It is my understanding that Don Larson's 1956 perfect game was the only no-hitter ever pitched in a World Series game. Don Larsen's perfect game on October 8, 1956 is the only no hitter in the history of the World Series. There has been only one no hitter in World Series history and that was in 1956 when Don Larsen of the New York Yankees threw a perfect game against the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Do the Toronto Blue jays have a pitcher who pitched a perfect game?
A Toronto player has never thrown a perfect game while on the team. However, on May 15th, 1981, Len Barker of the Indians threw a perfect game against the Blue Jays.
Who was the last Cleveland Indian to pitch a perfect game?
That was Len Barker on May 15, 1981 when he threw a perfect game against the Toronto Blue Jays, winning 3-0.
Who threw the first perfect game?
Lee Richmond, in 1880.
What year did Matt Cain throw a no hitter?
On June 13, 2012, Matt Cain threw a perfect game against the Houston Astros at AT&T Park in San Francisco. It was the first perfect game in Giants franchise history and the 23rd in the annals of major-league baseball.
Who threw the most innings in a game resulting in a perfect game?
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Who threw a Perfect Game on 8 15 2012?
On August 15, 2012, Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners threw a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
How old was randy Johnson when he threw his perfect game against atlanta?
40 years old ... Johnson was born September 10, 1963 and threw his perfect game on May 18, 2004.
Who threw 12 inning perfect game for pirates?
Harvey Haddix
Did Sandy Koufax ever pitch a no hitter?
Sandy Koufax pitched four no-hitters, one of them being a perfect game. He threw no-hitters in 1962, 1963, and 1964 and threw his perfect game in 1965.
Who holds the record for most no hitters in a World Series?
It is my understanding that Don Larson's 1956 perfect game was the only no-hitter ever pitched in a World Series game. Don Larsen's perfect game on October 8, 1956 is the only no hitter in the history of the World Series. There has been only one no hitter in World Series history and that was in 1956 when Don Larsen of the New York Yankees threw a perfect game against the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Who invented triple threat?
Bradbury Robinson was the first player to use the triple threat in football. He threw the first forward pass in the history of the game.
Has sandy koufax pitched a perfect game?
Yes. Koufax threw a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs on September 9, 1965 winning 1-0. The game was a record setter as the Cubs pitcher, Bob Hendley, pitched a one-hitter and the one hit by both teams is the fewest combined hits allowed in a game in MLB history.
Has Mike Witt pitched a perfect game?
Yes. On September 30, 1984 Mike Witt threw a perfect game against the Texas Rangers, winning 1-0.
Who threw a perfect game for the Cleveland Indians?
The Indians have had two Pitchers that have thrown Perfect Games, Len Barker threw one for the Indians against the Blue Jays in 1981 and Addie Joss threw one for the Indians against Chicago in 1910.
