July 1, 1951, 32-year-old Bob Feller tossed his third career no-hitter as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Detroit Tigers 2-1 in the first game of a doubleheader at Municipal Stadium. This was Feller's first no-hitter since 1946, and in doing so he became at the time the third pitcher with three no-hitters, the others being Larry Corcoran (all came in the 1880s) and Cy Young. Since that time Sandy Koufax (4), Nolan Ryan (7) and Justin Verlander have joined the club. Feller would lead the American League with 22 wins in 1951, as the Indians finished in second place, five games behind the pennant winning New York Yankees.

Today's Daily Highlights

Three no-hitter stories on the same date: Walter Johnson throws one in 1920 — but loses it in the 9th when his own second baseman commits an error. Bob Feller throws his third career no-hitter in 1951. And Andy Hawkins throws a complete no-hitter in 1990 — and still loses 4-0 when his outfielders drop two fly balls. Also: Whitey Ford's MLB debut, Hank Greenberg's dramatic return from WWII, 12 classic broadcasts, and today's Vintage Commercial: Colgate Tooth Powder.

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