Powell inflicts Royal pain Sep 3, 2009
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Teixeira doesn't mind Camden Yards jeers Sep 1, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. New York (83-48) at Baltimore (54-78), 7:05 p.m. ET. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
O's avoid history, then a shutout in loss Sep 1, 2009
Fellow Yankees Whitey Ford (30) and Catfish Hunter (26) are the only arms to match him over that time. And in this case, the stadium and the opponent didn't seem to matter much. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Tom VerducciTHREE STRIKES Aug 29, 2009
In the past 40 years only three Yankees pitchers struck out 175 batters in a season before they turned 30: Catfish Hunter (1975), Ron Guidry (1977, '78, '79) and -- get this -- Melido Perez (1992). SI.com on UPCOMING POPULAR. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
FSL's first Hall of Fame class stocked with stars Aug 18, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. (Florida Today)
Athletics retire Hendersons number Aug 2, 2009
Henderson became the fifth Oakland player to have his number retired by the team, joining Dennis Eckersley (43), Rollie Fingers (34), Catfish Hunter (27) and Reggie Jackson (9). Also on NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hank, heres a start: Ramirez, Ortiz exposed Jul 31, 2009
So, in that spirit, we announce: Red Sox and A s get 2 extra compensatory picks in this year s draft for the Bowie Kuhn s nixing the Joe Rudi & Catfish Hunter deal in 1978. 5) We also announce that Charley Findley had a good idea - yellow baseballs for better visibility, and put a gismo in the center so we can use the same BAM effect Fox did for hockey. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
At long last, Rickey's number to be retired Jul 30, 2009
The Official Site of the Oakland Athletics. Newly enshrined Hall of Famer will be at on-field ceremony. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Chat: Mr. October fields fan questions Jul 28, 2009
and played with Catfish Hunter more than anybody. I certainly enjoyed playing with Graig Nettles. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
27 Up, 27 Down Jul 25, 2009
No. 15 came from a Hall of Famer, Oakland's Catfish Hunter, against a 1968 Twins team that included Harmon Killebrew and Tony Oliva. No. 16 came from "El Presidente," Dennis Martinez, the only non-American to throw a perfect game. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Light shines on unassuming Buehrle Jul 25, 2009
The Official Site of the Chicago White Sox. Those in the know appreciated star pitcher before perfecto. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Mark Buehrle Jul 25, 2009
Posted: Thursday July 23, 2009 4:29PM; Updated: Thursday July 23, 2009 8:35PM. White Sox's Buehrle tosses 18th perfect game in history vs. Rays. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
KEITH:Wise preserves history with unreal catch in 9th Jul 24, 2009
"I was hoping it would stay in there, give him enough room to catch it," said Buehrle, who now joins a roster of perfect game pitchers that includes both the legendary (including Hall of Famers like Cy Young, Jim Bunning, Sandy Koufax, Catfish Hunter and ) and the almost legendary (Dennis Martinez, David Wells, David Cone). But the list of perfect game men is littered too with decidedly imperfect pitchers (see Robertson, Charles; Witt, Mike; and Browning, Tom). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Perfect timing: Frantic pace set by Buehrle Jul 24, 2009
The Official Site of the Chicago White Sox. Perfect timing: Frantic pace for Buehrle. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Rays are not your average perfecto foe Jul 24, 2009
The other teams with better records than the Rays at the time they had a perfect game thrown their way: '91 Dodgers vs. Dennis Martinez, 56-41; '86 Twins vs. Catfish Hunter, 13-12; 1908 White Sox vs. Addie Joss, 85-63; and the 1880 Cleveland Blues vs. Lee Richmond, 12-10. On the flip side, the 1964 Mets might have to go down as the losingest opponent in a perfect game, with a 20-46 mark after the Phillies' Jim Bunning, the future Hall of Famer and U.S. Senator, went perfect against them, and... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Center fielder's catch preserves pitcher's gem Jul 24, 2009
- May 08, 1968: Catfish Hunter, Oakland 4, Minnesota 0. - Sept. 9, 1965: Sandy Koufax*, L.A. Dodgers 1, Chicago Cubs 0. (The Augusta Chronicle)
HOPE Week makes fan's wish come true Jul 23, 2009
She cried as she talked about George's strength and his connection to Yankees legends Lou Gehrig and Catfish Hunter, who both ultimately succumbed to ALS. George said Gehrig is one of his heroes, and Kim wore a No. 4 Gehrig jersey to the event. Despite doctors' prognosis, George has remained determined not to give in. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Mussina confirmed for Old-Timers' Day Jul 18, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Recently retired righty making first appearance at annual event. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Angels taking notes for 2010 Classic Jul 16, 2009
The National League won that game, 2-1, thanks to a Tony Perez homer off Catfish Hunter in the top of the 15th inning. That was the longest game in the history of the Midsummer Classic, matched by the 2008 All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
St. Louis last All-Star game was a scorcher Jul 15, 2009
AL stars included Brooks and Frank Robinson, Al Kaline, Harmon Killebrew, Carl Yastrzemski and Catfish Hunter. Just being in that locker room with those guys was exciting, said the Dodgers Jim Lefebvre, who was a first-time All-Star. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Yankees set Old-Timers' Day Jul 11, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Four Hall of Famers among those to participate on July 19. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Were not the men we used to be Jul 2, 2009
As recently as 1975, Catfish Hunter had 30 complete games for the damn New York Yankees -- in one season. Baseball isnt alone in its relative pampering of players. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Big Bat Bill's excellent baseball adventure (8) Jul 1, 2009
We shared a tear over a photo and a story about Catfish Hunter. You gotta love the game. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
DUGOUT: The fading role of the starting pitcher Jun 16, 2009
Catfish Hunter led that team with 30 complete games. The next two pitchers in the rotation both had at least 13. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
2008-2009: The year of the Chargers Jun 3, 2009
Steve Ellis wrote on May 28, 2009 8:05 PM:" The story contains an error. The 1979 baseball team, of which I was a member, won the Roanoke River Conference championship. After finishing in a tie for first Weldon beat Northwest Halifax in a 1-game playoff, to advance to the state playoffs where they faced a Perquimmans County High squad in the 1st round that featured the nephew of Catfish Hunter as its pitcher. ". Write a Comment. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Boston 78: Baseball, Bucky and busing May 24, 2009
Aptly nicknamed The Bronx Zoo, the Yankees at the time were a talented but unstable mix of some of baseball s most colorful characters Reggie Jackson, Thurman Munson, Catfish Hunter, Goose Gossage all answering to their mercurial owner, George Steinbrenner. The Red Sox had their own unique personalities, including outspoken left-hander Bill Lee, a product of the 1960s counterculture who called his old-fashioned manager, Don Zimmer, a gerbil. (Helena Independent Record)
Pitch counts becoming the rule May 7, 2009
Catfish Hunter threw 30 complete games for the New York Yankees in 1975. The last time a major league starter threw more than nine complete games was in 1999. (Florida Today)
Tribe Trounces Yankees' Bullpen Apr 17, 2009
May 18, 1960, Yankees at White Sox Bob Turley (1958) vs. Early Wynn (1959) July 22, 1960, White Sox at Yankees Early Wynn (1959) vs. Bob Turley (1958) Aug. 9, 1960, Yankees at White Sox Bob Turley (1958) vs. Early Wynn (1959) May 20, 1969, Cardinals at Giants Bob Gibson (1968) vs. Mike McCormick (1967) Sept. 11, 1970, Cardinals at Mets Bob Gibson (1968) vs. Tom Seaver (1969) April 26, 1971, Mets at Cardinals Tom Seaver (1969) vs. Bob Gibson (1970) May 5, 1971, Cardinals at Mets Bob Gibson (1970)... (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Former pitcher Mark 'The Bird' Fidrych dies at 54 Apr 14, 2009
Though the likes of Pete Rose, Catfish Hunter and Johnny Bench had accumulated far greater career statistics, no player created more interest that night at Veterans Stadium than Fidrych. Injuries, however, limited him to 58 major league games with a 29-19 record and a 3. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Knightdale games moved to Friday Apr 2, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tim MarchmanINSIDE BASEBALL Mar 26, 2009
But you don't need to compare him to such dubious Hall cases as Catfish Hunter to make a claim for him. Measured against all but the very highest standard, Schilling's career rates among the best of the post-war era. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
He was bloody good here Mar 24, 2009
Given his lights-out postseason performance, Schilling compares favorably with Hall of Famers Don Drysdale and Catfish Hunter, but he comes up shy of Bert Blyleven, Jack Morris, and Luis Tiant, who thus far have been deemed not worthy. Also, postseason numbers of the last couple of decades are diluted. (Boston Globe)
Inbox: Any trades on the horizon? Mar 17, 2009
Inbox: Any trades on the horizon. 03/16/09 11:44 AM ET. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Kawakami debuts for Braves Feb 28, 2009
1:06 pm February 27, 2009, by David O'Brien. - This is a story Bobby Cox has told a couple of times this week, with a smile that says, this is one that will be told for years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Around this time of year, great stories spring to mind Feb 22, 2009
Hall of Famer Catfish Hunter threw the pitch. Kingman's blast sailed over a light tower ("three palm trees high" wrote Angell) and bounded onto a practice field beyond the left-field wall. (Boston Globe)
Watch the Yanks seize the 1978 Series Feb 19, 2009
But first it was Davey Lopes who provided the home crowd of 55,985 something to be hopeful about, as he led off the game with a home run off New York starter Catfish Hunter. The Yanks then took a 3-1 lead in the second inning thanks to an RBI double by Brian Doyle and a two-run single off the bat of Dent. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
