Happy birthday to four no-no pitchers: Justin Verlander, who threw two no-nos for the Detroit Tigers and one for the Houston Astros; Clyde Wright, who threw one for the California Angels; Jim Wilson, who tossed one for the Milwaukee Braves; and Dave Davenport, who threw one for the St. Louis Terriers of the Federal League.
Verlander, who turns 37 today, threw his on:
- Tuesday, June 12, 2007 — Detroit Tigers 4, Milwaukee Brewers 0, Comerica Park (Detroit)
- Saturday, May 7, 2011 — Detroit Tigers 9, Toronto Blue Jays 0, Rogers Centre (Toronto)
- Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019 — Houston Astros 2, Toronto Blue Jays 0, Rogers Centre (Toronto)
Wright, who turns 78, threw his on:
- Friday, July 3, 1970 — California Angels 4, Oakland Athletics 0, Anaheim Stadium (Anaheim)
Wilson, born 98 years ago on this day, threw his on:
- Sunday, June 12, 1954 — Milwaukee Braves 2, Philadelphia Phillies 0, Milwaukee County Stadium (Milwaukee)
Davenport, born 130 years ago on this day, threw his on:
- Tuesday, September 7, 1915 (First game of doubleheader) — St. Louis Terriers 3, Chicago Chi-Feds/Whales 0, Handlan’s Park (St. Louis)