Carl Erskine

On this date in 1952, Carl Erskine of the Brooklyn Dodgers pitches a 5-0 no-hitter against the Cubs at Ebbets Field.

"I woke up one day and my arm was so sore I could hardly raise it. I was supposed to start that day, so I walked into the clubhouse ready to tell Walter Alston, our manager, that I needed another day of rest. Before I could say anything, he handed me the ball. I couldn't hand it back to him and refuse the start. I pitched one of my no-hitters that day."  

Stan Musial

On this date in 1969. Stan Musial is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"I had pretty good success facing Stan by throwing my best pitch and backing up third base." - Carl Erskine

Carl Erskine

On this date in 1952, Carl Erskine of the Brooklyn Dodgers pitches a 5-0 no-hitter against the Cubs at Ebbets Field.

"I woke up one day and my arm was so sore I could hardly raise it. I was supposed to start that day, so I walked into the clubhouse ready to tell Walter Alston, our manager, that I needed another day of rest. Before I could say anything, he handed me the ball. I couldn't hand it back to him and refuse the start. I pitched one of my no-hitters that day."

Carl Erskine

Born on today's date, Carl Erskine.

Carl Erskine: "George, did I ever thank you for the great shoestring catch you made on Kiner's drive that helped me win my first game?"

George Shuba: "Oh yeah, I remember that play. I trapped the ball." 

Stan Musial

On this date in 1943, Stan Musial is named the NL MVP.

"I had pretty good success facing Stan by throwing my best pitch and backing up third base." - Carl Erskine

Carl Erskine

On this date in 1952, Carl Erskine of the Brooklyn Dodgers pitches a 5-0 no-hitter against the Cubs at Ebbets Field.

"I woke up one day and my arm was so sore I could hardly raise it. I was supposed to start that day, so I walked into the clubhouse ready to tell Walter Alston, our manager, that I needed another day of rest. Before I could say anything, he handed me the ball. I couldn't hand it back to him and refuse the start. I pitched one of my no-hitters that day."

Carl Erskine

Born on today's date, Carl Erskine.

Carl Erskine: "George, did I ever thank you for the great shoestring catch you made on Kiner's drive that helped me win my first game?"

George Shuba: "Oh yeah, I remember that play. I trapped the ball."

Stan Musial

On this date in 1948, Stan Musial is named the NL MVP after hitting .365 with 39 home runs and 131 rbis.

"I had pretty good success facing Stan by throwing my best pitch and backing up third base." - Carl Erskine