April 16 in Chicago Cubs History: Burt Hooton fires no hitter in 4th start (1972)

On April 16, 1972, At Wrigley Field Chicago Cubs rookie Burt Hooton walks seven batters but still manages to hurl a 4-0 no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies . Hooton accomplishes the feat in just his fourth major league game. He has allowed just eight hits in 30 innings with his knuckle-curve

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