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| This is the only hurler to pitch a game without hits nor runs to begin an MLB season. | |||||||||||||
| Feller began the year in impeccable fashion, the one that would be the best season of his career, where he would conquer the pitching Triple Crown. | |||||||||||||
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In 1940, he also achieved his career-high mark of 27 victories (had 6 seasons of 20+ triumphs). |
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Although he was unable to pitch throughout more than 3 seasons because of his military service (1942-1945), he finished his career with 266 wins (MLB Rank #37). Feller was a member of the 1948 World Series champion team, participated in 8 All-Star Games, and is a Hall of Famer. |
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294 games of no hit-no run ball have been thrown in the Major Leagues. |
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On 38 different occasions, a pitcher has won the Triple Crown. |
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77 hurlers are found in the Hall of the Immortals. |
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