Title puts Yankees in 27th heaven, win Series in six Nov 5, 2009
By Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY. Mariano Rivera, left, and Alex Rodriguez celebrate their World Series victory over the Phillies. (The Clarion-Ledger)
DH done for now, but who really gains? Oct 31, 2009
DH done for now, but who really gains. The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Today In History Oct 8, 2009
1956, Don Larsen pitched the only perfect game in a World Series to date as the New York Yankees beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 2-0. 1957, Brooklyn Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley stunned the baseball world by announcing he was moving his team to Los Angeles. (Erie Times-News, PA)
SABINO:Breaking down Buehrle's perfect game and much more Jul 29, 2009
The White Sox joined the Indians (Adie Joss and Len Barker) and Yankees (Don Larsen, David Cone, David Wells) as the only teams with multiple perfect games. Now for the outliers (thanks mainly to Elias Sports Bureau research). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
A PITCH-PERFECT PERFORMANCE Jul 25, 2009
Buehrle's perfect game is just the 18th in 130 years of baseball -- ranking him with pitching legends like Don Larsen, Sandy Koufax and Randy Johnson. True, the lefty hurler had some help, in the form of a spectacular ninth-inning catch by White Sox outfielder DeWayne Wise that robbed an otherwise certain Rays home run. (New York Post -- Opinions)
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)
27 Up, 27 Down Jul 25, 2009
Don Larsen's gem in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series clearly stands alone ... Don Larsen was immortalized by his perfect game in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series ... No. 1 is an easy choice: Don Larsen of the Yankees throwing the only perfect game in World Series history in 1956, a 2-0 win over Brooklyn. (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)
KEITH:Wise preserves history with unreal catch in 9th Jul 24, 2009
Don Larsen had Gil McDougald, Len Barker had Tom Veryzer and Kenny Rogers had Rusty Greer. On Thursday afternoon in Chicago, had DeWayne Wise. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Buehrle tosses 18th perfect game in history Jul 24, 2009
It is the first time a reigning league champion has been victimized by a perfect game since Don Larsen shut down the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1956 World Series. The Rays entered the game with an offense ranking in the top five in virtually every category, including runs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage. (CNN)
Center fielder's catch preserves pitcher's gem Jul 24, 2009
- Oct. 8, 1956: Don Larsen, N.Y. Yankees 2, Brooklyn 0. - April 30, 1922: Charlie Robertson, Chicago White Sox 2, Detroit 0. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rays are not your average perfecto foe Jul 24, 2009
Remember, the pitching performance of the century was delivered in the 1956 World Series, when Don Larsen went through the Brooklyn Dodgers' order three times without faltering. That marked the only time a reigning World Series champ was on the losing end of a perfecto and the only other time a defending league champion had been victimized. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Cone cherishes perfect game Jul 19, 2009
A decade ago, it was a sweltering afternoon in the Bronx -- Yogi Berra Day -- as the Hall of Famer snagged a ceremonial first pitch from Don Larsen, reuniting the battery that combined for a perfect game in the 1956 World Series. Cone's attention was elsewhere because of the events. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Yankees set Old-Timers' Day Jul 11, 2009
In addition to those players previously mentioned, a partial list of former Yankees scheduled to attend includes: Luis Arroyo, Jesse Barfield, Ron Blomberg, Dr. Bobby Brown, Homer Bush, Rick Cerone, Horace Clarke, Jim Coates, David Cone, Curtis, Bucky Dent, Al Downing, Dave Eiland, Oscar Gamble, Joe Girardi, Ken Griffey, Sr., Ron Guidry, Pat Kelly, Don Larsen, Hector Lopez, Lee Mazzilli, Gene Michael, Meredith Murray (B.P. Pitcher), Jeff Nelson, Graig Nettles, Joe Pepitone, Bobby Richardson,... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Baseball joy getting out of hand (Yesterday) Jul 11, 2009
As my friend the esteemed retired baseball writer Paul Meyer points out, when Don Larsen pitched a perfect game in the World Series, catcher Yogi Berra ran to Larsen and jumped into his arms, but the remainder of the celebration was subdued and the New York Yankees players went quickly to the clubhouse. "I don't remember that there was any mosh pit," Meyer growled, "and that was a perfect $#@%! game in the World $#@! Series!". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Father's Day tradition started Jun 23, 2009
It reminded me of Mad Magazine's Don Larsen, I think, who drew two monkeys in a tree, the male trying to impress the female. She aloofly says, "Get me something to eat." He reaches out and grabs a bug and presents it to her. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Harvey Haddix teaches a young boy some lessons May 31, 2009
That said, a musical group recently recorded a song about Harvey Haddix, not Don Larsen. I rest my case. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hold off on pitching change Apr 19, 2009
No offense to Wells, but how does the Opening Day crowd at Yankee Stadium applaud louder for him than for Don Larsen. Updates on. (Boston Globe)
Smith: Team reunion taps memories Apr 18, 2009
When the Russians were bullying the Hungarians, My Fair Lady was the hit of Broadway and Don Larsen was pitching the World Series first (and only) perfect game. What memories. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Host of Yanks favorites to open new park Apr 16, 2009
Luis Arroyo, Jesse Barfield, Berra, Ron Blomberg, Bobby Brown, Horace Clarke, Jerry Coleman, David Cone, Chili Davis, Bucky Dent, Al Downing, Dave Eiland, Ed Figueroa, John Flaherty, Ford, Joe Girardi, Gossage, Ken Griffey, Ron Guidry, Charlie Hayes, Rickey Henderson, Jackson, Tommy John, Jim Kaat, Don Larsen, Hector Lopez, Tino Martinez, Lee Mazzilli, Gene Michael, Jeff Nelson, Graig Nettles, Paul O'Neill, Joe Pepitone, Randolph, Bobby Richardson, Mickey Rivers, Buck Showalter, Bill "Moose"... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Field of dreams Apr 16, 2009
It was there that Lou Gehrig told the nation he was the luckiest man on Earth, and where Don Larsen was perfect on the biggest stage of his life. It was home base for DiMaggios hitting streak, and the place where Ruth set the home run record that was supposed to last forever, but fell to Roger Maris. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Joe LemireINSIDE BASEBALL Feb 21, 2009
Just minutes after the announcement of this year's Hall of Fame class, Jim Rice was on the phone; Yogi Berra and Don Larsen were in the studio to share their memories of Larsen's perfect game; and appeared on the debut broadcast. "Even [analyst] Barry Larkin is tickled by the access we get," says Vasgersian. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
