Bob Moose no-hits Mets 47 years ago today, 1 of 6 on this date

September 20 is a popular day for a no-hitter.

Six no-hitters have been tossed on this date, though none of those have been thrown in the 47 years since Bob Moose temporarily interrupted the Miracle Mets’ postseason push with a no-hitter at Shea Stadium on Saturday, September 20, 1969.

Moose on that day struck out six and walked three to lead the Pirates to a 4-0 win over New York. The Cubs lost, too, so the Mets maintained a four-game lead in the newly formed National League East division.

September 20’s six no-hitters ties four other dates for the most no-nos for a particular date: April 27, May 15 September 28.

Here are the other September 20 no-hitters:

8 of 295
Larry Corcoran


 
Chicago White Stockings (NL)


 
Wednesday, September 20, 1882

Chicago White Stockings 5, Worcester Ruby Legs 0

Lake Front Park (Chicago)

(His second of three no-hitters)


45 of 295
James "Nixey" Callahan


 
Chicago White Sox (AL)


 
Saturday, September 20, 1902 (First game of doubleheader)

Chicago White Sox 3, Detroit Tigers 0

South Side Park (Chicago)

(First American League no hitter)


56 of 295
Nick Maddox


 
Pittsburgh Pirates (NL)


 
Friday, September 20, 1907

Pittsburgh Pirates 2, Brooklyn Superbas 1

Exposition Park (Pittsburgh)


61 of 295
Frank Smith


 
Chicago White Sox (AL)


 
Sunday, September 20, 1908

Chicago White Sox 1, Philadelphia Athletics 0

South Side Park (Chicago)

(His second of two no-hitters)


139 of 295
Hoyt Wilhelm


 
Baltimore Orioles (AL)


 
Saturday, September 20, 1958

Baltimore Orioles 1, New York Yankees 0

Memorial Stadium (Baltimore)