It was that long ago. Also in the ninth, whoever was operating the Municipal Stadium scoreboard flashed a trivia tidbit about how the Blue Jays were one of only two teams in all of baseball who had never been no-hit. Barker's perfecto was the first in the majors since 1968, and just the eighth of the modern era at that time. I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving. Thats when Indians starter Len Barker tossed Doug Rader ( Texas Rangers) On Sunday, September 30, 1984, Mike Witt of the California Angels threw a perfect game against the Texas Rangers at Arlington Stadium. Len Barker seals a perfect game Blue Jays @ Guardians May 15, 1981 | 00:07:10 Reels Share 5/15/1981: Len Barker gets the final three outs of his perfect game for the Indians against the Blue Jays More From This Game Cleveland Guardians Len Barker Epic Innings classic Third Baseman Toby Harrah dove into the stands to catch a Willie Upshaw foul pop in the fifth. When he didnt have it, however, he might throw the ball over the backstop. Cleveland Indians: 40 years later Len Barker still holds last Tribe no Rick Manning made a superb running catch in center. If a baseball season can be viewed as a smooth sail across calm waters until season's end, 1981 was a turbulent storm that shook players, fans and the league to a standstill. Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tanner Scott played for Barker at Notre Dame. Armstrong told Barker about the schools baseball program and they had an opening on the coaching staff. Get down to the stadium.. The battery mate for Barker that evening was Ron Hassey, who went on to catch another perfect game later in his career with pitcher, Dennis Martinez, in 1991. All rights reserved (About Us). during the first inning of The club was no-hit by Baltimores John Means in its previous home game May 5. Len looks back at working with Ron Hassey, "I felt really comfortable with Ron Hassey. UPDATED: 9:19 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26, to add upcoming air dates.
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