April 16 in Chicago White Sox History: Bob Feller hurls first and only opening day no hitter (1940)

On April 16, 1940, Working in 47-degree weather, Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians hurls the first and only Opening Day no-hitter in major league history. Feller outduels Edgar Smith of the Chicago White Sox in winning a 1-0 decision at Comiskey Park. During one at-bat, White Sox star Luke Appling

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