Talk:Billy Rohr

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Boston Red Sox pitcher Billy Rohr came within one out of Cooperstown on his first day in the Major Leagues. On April 14, 1967, the day of his major league debut, he was pitching a no-hitter against the New York Yankees at Yankee stadium. With two out in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Sox leading, and the Yanks hitless, NY catcher Elston Howard lobbed a base hit to right field, spoiling the dream. I call it the most meaningless base hit in the history of the game.

I've added the previous paragraph to the main section, with a couple of small changes: a no-hitter would not have meant a ticket to Cooperstown, since Bobo Holloman threw a no-hitter in his first major league start and is not in the Hall of Fame by any stretch. "Meaningless" base hit ? a lot of potential no-hitters or perfect games have been broken with two outs in the ninth inning. The fact they can end any time, by the flukiest fluke, make them special. It's too bad for Billy, but I'm sure Howard thought the Yankees still had a shot to mount a threat when he came to bat. --Philippe 11:03, 3 Jun 2006 (EDT)