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Old 07-24-2009, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by GBBob
Other stuff..

1) The Umpire, Eric Cooper, behind the plate today...was also behind the plate when he threw his no-hitter.

2) The last Perfect game was 5 years ago by Randy Johnson against the Atlanta Braves...DeWayne Wise was on the Braves that game.

3) Only 6 pitchers have ever thrown a no-hitter and a perfect game.

4) The catcher, Ramon Castro had never caught Buehrle before.

5) The color commentator, Steve Stone, had never, ever seen a no-hitter in person in his entire life..well..since he threw one at age 12

Heads up for the interesting facts you brought up.....especially #1 amd #4.
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