Dock Ellis

On this date in 2008, Dock Ellis passed away at age 63.

"I didn't see the hitters. All I could see was if they were on the right side or the left side." - on allegedly throwing a no-hitter while high on LSD in 1970

Nolan Ryan

On this date in 1981, Nolan Ryan throws his fifth career no-hitter as the Astros beat the Dodgers 5-0.

"You don't face him without your rest, He's the only guy I go against that makes me go to bed before midnight." - Reggie Jackson

Gaylord Perry

On this date in 1968, Gaylord Perry throws a no-hitter in the Giants 1-0 win over the Cardinals.

"After seven innings as I was coming to the dugout, umpire Harry Wendelstadt said 'You don't have to be so close'. I did not really pay attention. He started giving me the outside and after eight innings he said 'You don't have to get it so close' again. I realized that guy never called a no-hitter and he wants to call one. So I didn't come close that ninth inning."

Carlos Zambrano

On this date in 2008, Carlos Zambrano throws a no-hitter in the Cubs 5-0 victory over the Brewers.

"I was the one who threw the no-hitter, you know, not MLB." - on why he declined to donate the game ball to the Hall of Fame

Jim Abbott

On this date in 1993, Jim Abbott throws a no-hitter in a 4-0 Yankees win over the Indians.

"No one wants to be blamed for doing anything to jinx a no-hitter. I had to go to the bathroom for the last four innings, but I was afraid to go." - Yankees manager, Joe Torre

Dick Bosman

On this date in 1974, Dick Bosman of the Indians no-hits the A's 4-0.

"If you don't hustle while I'm pitching, I'll kick your ass."

So stoked about tonight's no-hitters and perfect games!

Thinking about inviting people over!

Nolan Ryan

On this date on 1973, Nolan Ryan strikes out 12 no-hitting the Royals 3-0 for his first career no-hitter.

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy."

Andy Hawkins

Born on this date, Andy Hawkins.

"This is not even close to the way I envisioned a no-hitter would be." - After pitching a no-hitter against the White Sox in 1990 but losing 4-0 after his team committed three errors in the eighth inning

Dock Ellis

On this date in 2008, Dock Ellis passed away at age 63.

"They (teammates) knew I was high but they didn't know what I was high on. I covered first base and after I tagged the base, I said "I just made a touchdown!" - on his 6-12-70 no-hitter which he pitched while allegedly high on LSD

Bert Blyleven

On this date in 1977, Bert Blyleven of the Rangers pitches a no-hitter beating the Angels 6-0.

"We have those long strong fingers. You know, from sticking our fingers in the dikes." - who was born in the Netherlands

Vida Blue

On this date in 1970, Vida Blue throws a no-hitter beating the Twins 6-0.

"It doesn't hurt my arm to throw hard. I guess my body is real flexible."

Comparatively speaking, of course.

Warren Spahn

On this date in 1960. Warren Spahn pitches a no-hitter beating the Phillies 4-0.

"Hitting is timing. Pitching is upsetting timing."

Rex Barney

On this date in 1948, Rex Barney of the Dodgers throws a no-hitter beating the Giants 2-0.

"I always know when a guy comes up there what he's done the last time. I remember the ones that hit me. Near the end, there were none to remember."

Dave Righetti

On this date in 1983, Dave Righetti of the Yankees pitched a no-hitter beating the Red Sox 4-0.

"I get a lot of fake ticket stubs and you can tell. It's ok. I never tell them or anything. I just go ahead and sign it."

Bob Feller

On this date in 1951, Bob Feller throws the third no-hitter of his career beating the Tigers 2-1.

"I just reared back and let them go."

Walter Johnson

On this date in 1920, Walter Johnson pitches a no-hitter, his first, against the Red Sox.

"You can't hit what you can't see."

Andy Hawkins

On this date in 1990, Andy Hawkins of the Yankees pitches a no-hitter but loses to the White Sox 4-0 after his team commits three errors in the eighth inning.

"This is not even close to the way I envisioned a no-hitter would be."

Don Wilson

On this date in 1967, Astros pitcher Don Wilson pitches the first of his two career no-hitters striking out 15 and beating the Braves 2-0.

"I was amazed at the game he threw. He had thrown 155 pitches against San Francisco in his last start and we had brought him back on 3 days rest where we have been on a 5-man rotation. I was dying in the dugout. This is just so hard on a manager. I should get extra pay too." - Astros manager Grady Hatton

Tom Seaver

On this date in 1978, Tom Seaver no-hits the Cardinals in a 4-0 Reds victory.

"My job isn't to strike guys out, it's to get them out, sometimes by striking them out."