Another fine day for a no-no

Clyde ShounIt’s another fine day for a no-no.

May 15 is one of four days sharing the record for most no-hitters with six. The others are April 27, September 20 and September 28. Chicago holds two of the May 15 no-nos, with one belonging to the Federal League’s Chi-Feds/Whales and the other property of the Cubbies.

Here are the May 15 no-nos:

75 of 287
Claude Hendrix


 
Chicago Chi-Feds/Whales (FL)


 
Saturday, May 15, 1915

Chicago Chi-Feds/Whales 10, Pittsburgh Rebels 0

Exposition Park (Pittsburgh)


113 of 287
Clyde Shoun


 
Cincinnati Reds (NL)


 
Monday, May 15, 1944

Cincinnati Reds 1, Boston Braves 0

Crosley Field (Cincinnati)


127 of 287
Virgil Trucks


 
Detroit Tigers (AL)


 
Thursday, May 15, 1952

Detroit Tigers 1, Washington Senators 0

Briggs Stadium (Detroit)

(His first of two no-hitters)


140 of 287
Don Cardwell


 
Chicago Cubs (NL)


 
Sunday, May 15, 1960 (Second game of doubleheader)

Chicago Cubs 4, St. Louis Cardinals 0

Wrigley Field (Chicago)


185 of 287
Nolan Ryan


 
California Angels (AL)


 
Tuesday, May 15, 1973

California Angels 3, Kansas City Royals 0

Royals Stadium (Kansas City)

(His first of seven no-hitters)


207 of 287
Len Barker


 
Cleveland Indians (AL)


 
Friday, May 15, 1981

Cleveland Indians 3, Toronto Blue Jays 0

Cleveland Stadium (Cleveland)

(Perfect game)