May 8 in Minnesota Twins History: Catfish Hunter fires first perfect game in AL in 46 years (1968)

On May 8, 1968, Catfish Hunter of the Oakland A’s pitches a perfect game against the Minnesota Twins . Hunter’s perfect game is the first in the American League during the regular season in 46 years, when White Sox right-hander Charlie Robertson, who accomplished the feat against Detroit in 1922. Do

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