Reposted by Paul Jarvey
53000 days ago (June 12, 1880), Worcester’s Lee Richmond throws the first perfect game in pro baseball history. Richmond, who was born near Cleveland, victimizes his hometown nine.
There’s a bit of excitement when RF Lon Knight throws out Bill Phillips at first base, officially a 9-3 groundout.
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June 12, 1880: Baseball perfection by Lee Richmond – Society for American Baseball Research