Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star John Roseboro

John Roseboro was one of the best defensive catchers during the 1960’s. However, he is best remembered for an incident where he was hit in the head with a bat by San Francisco Giants pitcher Juan Marichal.

Roseboro was a six time all-star, won the Gold Glove award in 1961 and 1966. He played on three World Series Championship teams in 1959, 1963 and 1965. He caught two of Sandy Koufax’s no hitters, and was the catcher for 112 shutouts.

He lacked prowess with the bat with a hitting line of .249/.326/.371.  He had 104 career home runs and knocked 548 runs.

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Sandy Koufax Tosses Third No-Hitter

June 4, 1964. Los Angeles Dodgers southpaw Sandy Koufax tosses his third no-hitter. He joins an exclusive club with Bob Feller as the only pitchers with three no-hitters. His third no-hitter come at the expense of the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 at Connie Mack stadium.

Sandy Koufax No-Hits The Giants

May 11, 1963.  Lefty Sandy Koufax hurl the second of his four career no-hitters. He no-hits the San Francisco Giants 8-0 beating future Hall of Famer Juan Marichal. Koufax had a perfect game going when walked Ed Bailey on a 3-2 pitch in the eighth inning.