Happy birthday Larry Corcoran, first to toss 3 no-nos

Larry CorcoranLarry CorcoranHappy 157th birthday to Larry Corcoran, the first pitcher to toss three career no-hitters.

Corcoran, who born on this day in 1859 in Brooklyn, threw all of his no-nos for the National League’s Chicago White Stockings, later renamed the Cubs. All were accomplished at home at Lake Front Park.


Joining Corcoran in the three no-hitters club are Cy Young, Bob Feller, Sandy Koufax and Nolan Ryan. Koufax added a fourth, and Ryan went on to throw seven no-hitters.


Here are Corcoran’s no-hitters:




1
Larry Corcoran


 
Chicago White Stockings (NL)


 
Thursday, August 19, 1880

Chicago White Stockings 6, Boston Red Caps 0

Lake Front Park (Chicago)


2
Larry Corcoran


 
Chicago White Stockings (NL)


 
Wednesday, September 20, 1882

Chicago White Stockings 5, Worcester Ruby Legs 0

Lake Front Park (Chicago)


3
Larry Corcoran


 
Chicago White Stockings (NL)


 
Friday, June 27, 1884

Chicago White Stockings 6, Providence Grays 0

Lake Front Park (Chicago)


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