Today in Chicago History: Two White Sox pitchers throw no-hitters — 104 years apart
Today in Chicago History: Two White Sox pitchers throw no-hitters — 104 years apart
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 14, according to the Tribune's archives.
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Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago)
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High temperature: 85 degrees (2003)
Low temperature: 23 degrees (1943)
Precipitation: 1.21 inches (1949)
Snowfall: 5.4 inches (2019)
1917: Chicago White Sox pitcher Eddie Cicotte threw a no-hitter in his first start of the season.
White Sox pitchers have thrown more no-hitters than any other American League team.
The sad final years of famed architect Louis Sullivan
1924: After spending his final years living in the Hotel Warner at 33rd Street and Cottage Grove Avenue in Chicago, penniless and in rapidly declining health, architect Louis Sullivan died.
1925: WGN-AM radio announcer Quinn Ryan was perched on the roof of the grandstand at Cubs Park to deliver the first broadcast of the regular season — and the first Cubs game ever carried on radio. The Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2.
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Almost exactly 23 years later, WGN-Ch. 9 broadcast its first Cubs game on television.
1994: The Blackhawks finished a 65-year run in Chicago Stadium by losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 in their last regular-season game there.
2009: Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich entered a not guilty plea in his corruption case at a hearing that lasted just minutes.
Rod Blagojevich saga: From arrest to Donald Trump's pardon
But his first appearance since his stunning arrest more than four months prior unleashed 'Blagomania' on the sidewalk outside the courthouse.
2021: Carlos Rodón threw the 20th no-hitter in White Sox history, striking out seven in an 8-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians in front of 7,148 at Guaranteed Rate Field. He was perfect through 8 innings before hitting Roberto Pérez with a pitch.
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Chicago White Sox pitchers have thrown 20 no-hitters since 1902 — including 3 perfect games. Relive them all here.
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