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."  

Walter Alston

On this date in 1983, Walter Alston is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"I am happy for him (Gil Hodges). That's if you think becoming a big league manager is a good thing to happen to you."

Willie McCovey

On this date in 1957, Willie McCovey is named the NL Rookie of the Year.

"McCovey doesn't hit any cheap ones. He does it with such authority , it seems like an act of God." - Walt Alston

Gil Hodges

On this date in 1967, Gil Hodges is named the manager of the Mets.

"I'm happy for him. That is if you think becoming a major league manager is a good thing to happen to you." - Walt Alston

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."

Walter Alston

On this date in 1983, Walter Alston is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"I could go out there and raise hell with the umpire and jump up and down, but I don't think I will. I want it so when I do go out there, I've got a legitimate reason, and I'll do more good that way."

Walt Alston

Born on today's date, Walt Alston.

"I'm happy for him (Gil Hodges). That's if you think becoming a big league manager is a good thing to happen to you."

Gil Hodges

On this date in 1967, Gil Hodges is named the manager of the Mets.

"I'm happy for him. That is if you think becoming a big league manager is a good thing to happen to you." - Walt Alston

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."

Walt Alston

On this date in 1983, Walt Alston is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"I could go out there and raise hell with the umpire and jump up and down, but I don't think I will. I want it so that when I do go out there, I've got a legitimate reason, and I'll do more good that way."

Walter Alston

On this date in 1984, Walter Alston passed away at age 72.

"I'm happy for him (Gil Hodges). That's if you think becoming a big league manager is a good thing to happen to you."

Willie McCovey

On this date in 1966, Willie McCovey hits a 500 foot home run judged to be the longest ever at Candlestick Park.

"McCovey didn't hit any cheap ones." - Walt Alston