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Originally Posted by kkkkandp
Born in Brooklyn, NY to Irish immigrants on August 10, 1859. Despite his diminutive size (5' 3" 127 pounds), in 1882 Corcoran became the first pitcher to throw two no-hitters in a career. Two seasons later, he became the first pitcher to throw three no-hitters, setting a record that would stand until 1965.
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He sounds pretty good. Maybe they should overlook the short career and put him in the Hall of Fame.
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