June 15 in San Francisco Giants History: San Francisco’s Juan Marichal spins a 1-0 no-hitter against the Colts at Candlestick Park (1963)

On June 15, 1963 — In front of 18,869 fans at Candlestick Park San Francisco’s Juan Marichal the 25 year-old Dominican native spins a 1-0 no-hitter against the Houston Colts. For 7-1/2 innings, a scratch single by Willie Mays off unlucky Colt starter Dick Drott is the only hit but Jim Davenport legs

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