OTD in 1970: Rookie Throws a No-No
Oakland A’s pitcher Vida Blue, in his eighth major league start, becomes the 11th rookie to throw a no-hitter. The A’s 21 year-old southpaw, who will become the AL MVP and Cy Young Award winner next season, beats the Twins at Oakland Coliseum, 6-0.
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