For 46 years, no American League pitcher had thrown a regular season perfect game — until 22-year-old Jim “Catfish” Hunter carved up the Twins on May 8, 1968. What looked flawless in the box score was anything but simple, with one frightening seventh-inning moment, an unlikely offensive hero, and a middle-of-the-night celebration no one in North Carolina slept through.
🕵️ Inside The Original Newspaper Coverage you’ll learn:
which just-called-up rookie’s catch saved perfection
how Hunter’s bat proved nearly as deadly as his arm
the late-night phone call that got hound dogs barking
🕵️ Replay Today: May 27, 1976
Travel back 50 years ago to the day, and experience baseball as fans saw it that day with one original newspaper page featuring:
Ken Brett’s nearly perfect redemption
the longest AL hitting streak since 1949
Oscar Gamble’s payback
The Full Story Is In The Original Coverage
The headlines, box scores, league leaders, and details modern recaps often leave behind are waiting below.
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