St. Louis rookie Bobo Holloman spent weeks urging manager Marty Marion to let him start a game. On May 6, 1953, he finally got the opportunity and responded with a no-hitter that few could have imagined.
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The manager's unforgettable next-day confession
The dream Holloman shared with his late father
The historic precedent hidden in the feat
🕵️ Replay Today: June 18, 1966
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the shift backfired to end an extra inning matchup
the Giants created more distance between them and the Dodgers
Baltimore’s Robinsons (Frank and Brooks) on a home run spree
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