Fred Haney

Born on this date, Fred Haney.

"If Lew Burdette could cook, I'd marry him."

Lew Burdette

On this date in 2007, Lew Burdette passed away at age 80.

"Let them think I throw it. That gives me an edge because it's another pitch they have to worry about." - on (allegedly) throwing a spitball

Lew Burdette

On this date in 1960, Lew Burdette of the Braves no-hits the Phillies 1-0.

"I exploit the greed of all hitters."

Lew Burdette

On this date in 1960, Lew Burdette pitches a no-hitter in a 1-0 Braves win over the Phillies.

"My best pitch is one I do not throw." - on rumors that he threw a spitball

Lew Burdette

On this date in 2007, Lew Burdette passed away at age 80.

"There should be three pitching statistics for Burdette: wins, losses and relative humidity." - New York Times sportswriter, Red Smith on rumors that Burdette threw a spitball

Lew Burdette

Born on today's date, Lew Burdette.

"They were starting to hit the dry side." - when asked why he decided to retire

Burleigh Grimes

On this date in 1931, the Cardinals release the last legal spitballer, Burleigh Grimes.

"They talk as if all you had to do to throw a spitball was to crank up and throw one. Don't they know it's the hardest pitch there is to control? It takes a lot of practice and you don't just throw one when you figure it might get the hitter out. Burleigh Grimes told me five years ago not to monkey around with it, but to let them think I threw it. That's what I've done." - Lew Burdette

Lew Burdette

On this date in 1957, Lew Burdette pitches the Braves to a 9-0 win over the Yankees, his third of the World Series, giving the Braves the World Championship.

"I exploit the greed of all hitters."

Lew Burdette

On this date in 1960, Lew Burdette throws a no-hitter in a 1-0 Braves win over the Phillies.

"Only once did I ever see water fly off a spitball, and the man who threw that pitch was Lew Burdette." - Don Hoak

Lew Burdette

On this date in 1960, facing just 27 batters, Lew Burdette pitches a no-hitter in a 1-0 Braves victory over the Phillies.

"I don't throw a spitter but I can teach you how to throw one since you asked."

Lew Burdette

On this date in 2007, Lew Burdette passed away at age 80.

"Let them think I throw it. That gives me an edge because it's another pitch they have to worry about." - on (allegedly) throwing a spitball

Lew Burdette

Born on today's date, Lew Burdette.

"There should be three pitching statistics for Burdette: wins,losses and relative humidity." - New York Times sportswriter, Red Smith on rumors that Burdette threw a spitball

Burleigh Grimes

On this date in 1931, the Cardinals release the last legal spitballer, Burleigh Grimes.

"They talk as if all you had to do to throw a spitball was to crank up and throw one. Don't they know it's the hardest pitch there is to control? It takes a lot of practice and you don't just throw one when you figure it might get the hitter out. Burleigh Grimes told me five years ago not to monkey around with it, but to let them think I threw it. That's what I've done." - Lew Burdette

Lew Burdette

On this date in 1966, Lew Burdette throws a no-hitter beating the Phillies 1-0.

"I exploit the greed of all hitters."

Lew Burdettte

On this date in 2007, Lew Burdette died at the age of 80.

"They were starting to hit the dry side of the ball."

When asked why he decided to retire.

Lew Burdette

Born on today's date, Lew Burdette.

"I exploit the greed of all hitters."