On this date in 2011, Johnny Schmitz passed away at age 90.
"Three inches in front of home plate it (Schmitz's curveball) was up around your head; the catcher wound up catching it by your feet. He could drop it in a coffee cup." - Rex Barney
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Johnny Schmitz
On this date in 2011, Johnny Schmitz passed away at age 90.
"Three inches in front of home plate it (Schmitz's curveball) was up around your head; the catcher wound up catching it by your feet. He could drop it in a coffee cup." - Rex Barney
Monday, September 9, 2013
Rex Barney
On this date in 1948, Rex Barney throws a no-hitter in a 2-0 Dodgers win over the Giants.
"I always remember 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."
Monday, October 1, 2012
Johnny Schmitz
"Three inches in front of home plate it (Schmitz's curve ball) was up around your head; the catcher wound up catching it by your feet. He could drop it in a coffee cup." - Rex Barney
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Rex Barney
"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."
Friday, September 9, 2011
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."
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