Roy Halladay threw the 20th perfect game in Major League history last Saturday night vs. the Marlins, a mere 20 days after A's pitcher Dallas Braden did the same against the Rays (how does THAT feel, Florida?). The last time there were two perfectos in one season? Lee Richmond of the Worcester Ruby Legs sat down the Cleveland Blues 1 to 0, and the Providence Grays' John Montgomery Ward bested the Buffalo Bisons 5 to 0. The year? 1880. Ahoy, ahoy!
So what's more unlikely than two perfect games in one season? How about breaking your leg while celebrating a walk-off grand slam? Ouch.
That's pretty cool Dave!! good status research-especially appreciated the Montgomery Ward link ;)
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