A good series, but the Boston/New York centric nature was far too overdone. Too many accomplishments were overlooked, here's one that I noriced right away.
Johnny Vander Meer, pitching for Cincinnati. On June 11, 1938, Vander Meer pitched a 3-0 no-hitter against the Boston Bees. Four days later against the Brooklyn Dodgers in what was the first night game ever held at Ebbets Field, he threw another no-hitter, beating the Dodgers 6-0, becoming the only player in major league history to throw two consecutive no-hitters. He also went on to set a record for hitless innings leading into his third game, at 21.2 hitless innings.
Two big records, and yet, not even a mention. Very disappointing to have a record that will almost never be equaled not even get a mention.
Johnny Vander Meer, pitching for Cincinnati. On June 11, 1938, Vander Meer pitched a 3-0 no-hitter against the Boston Bees. Four days later against the Brooklyn Dodgers in what was the first night game ever held at Ebbets Field, he threw another no-hitter, beating the Dodgers 6-0, becoming the only player in major league history to throw two consecutive no-hitters. He also went on to set a record for hitless innings leading into his third game, at 21.2 hitless innings.
Two big records, and yet, not even a mention. Very disappointing to have a record that will almost never be equaled not even get a mention.