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Nixey Callahan

 
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Nixey Callahan

Pitcher/Left Fielder
Born: March 18, 1874(1874-03-18)
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Died: October 4, 1934 (aged 60)
Boston, Massachusetts
Batted: Right Threw: Right 
MLB debut
May 12, 1894 for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
July 29, 1913 for the Chicago White Sox
Career statistics
Batting average     .273
Home runs     11
Runs batted in     394
Pitching record     99-73
Teams

As Player

As Manager

Career highlights and awards

James Joseph "Nixey" Callahan (March 18, 1874 – October 4, 1934) was an American pitcher and left fielder in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Colts/Orphans, and Chicago White Sox.

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He also managed the White Sox, as well as the Pittsburgh Pirates. Born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, he died at age 60 in Boston.

On September 20, 1902, Callahan pitched the first no-hitter in American League history. Also, he is the only pitcher to have collected five hits in a game three times.

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Preceded by
Christy Mathewson
No-hitter pitcher
September 20, 1902
Succeeded by
Chick Fraser



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