This day in baseball: First no-hitter at Fenway

The first ever no-hitter at Fenway Park was thrown by Red Sox pitcher George “Rube” Foster* on June 21, 1916.  Foster no-hit the New York Yankees to win 2-0.  The Red Sox had moved into Fenway in 1912.

*Not to be confused with Andrew “Rube” Foster, organizer of the Negro National League.

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George “Rube” Foster (Wikipedia)


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