Randy Johnson

On this date in 2001, Randy Johnson killed a dove with a pitch during a spring training game.

I am guessing that 95% of a bird is feathers.

Randy Johnson

On this date in 2010, Randy Johnson retires from baseball.

"If anybody tells you they saw greatness in Randy Johnson as a teenager, you better check their medication bottle." - Jethro McIntyre, scout

Randy Johnson

On this date in 1999, Randy Johnson wins the AL Cy Young Award after going 24-5 with 334 strikeouts and a 2.37 ERA.

"When you can throw 97 MPH and put the ball over the plate any time you want, it's fun."

Curt Schilling

On this date in 2002, Curt Schilling of the Diamondbacks fans eight batters to give him 300 on the season. He and Randy Johnson become the first teammates to record 300 strikeouts in the same season.

"What is he going to do about it? Arm-tackle me?" - after throwing at Deion Sanders

Randy Johnson

On this date in 2001, Randy Johnson kills a dove with a pitch during a spring training game.

"And he wasn't prosecuted why?" - Dave Winfield*

*Well he could have said it!

Randy Johnson

On this date in 2010, Randy Johnson announces his retirement.

"If anybody tells you they saw greatness in Randy Johnson as a teenager, you better check their medication bottle." - scout, Jethro McIntyre

Randy Johnson

On this date in 1990, Randy Johnson of the Mariners pitches a no-hitter beating the Tigers 2-0.

You know, Randy never had to dress up for Halloween as a kid. Just sayin'.

Randy Johnson

On this date in 2004, Randy Johnson pitches a perfect game as the Diamondbacks defeat the Braves 2-0.

"When you can throw 97 MPH and put the ball over the plate any time you want, it's fun."

Randy Johnson

On this date in 2001, Randy Johnson kills a dove with a pitch during the Diamonbacks 10-6 exhibition win over the Giants.

"Birds sure have a lot of feathers........and other stuff."

Well he COULD have said it!

Randy Johnson

On this date in 2010, Randy Johnson retires.

"Birds sure have a lot of feathers............and other stuff."

Well he COULD have said it!

Randy Johnson

On this date in 1999, Randy Johnson was the NL Cy Young Award winner after going 24-5 with 334 strikeouts and a 2.37 ERA.

"If anybody tells you they saw greatness in Randy Johnson (as a teenager), you better check his medication bottle." - scout Jethro McIntyre

You know Randy never had to dress up for Halloween! Just sayin'.

Randy Johnson

On this date in 1990, Randy Johnson pitches his first no-hitter beating the Tigers 2-0 while striking out eight.

"When you can throw 97 miles an hour and put the ball over the plate anytime you want, it's fun."

Randy Johnson

Born on today's date, Randy Johnson.

"Birds sure have a lot of feathers; and other stuff."

Well he might have said it!