Johnny Vander Meer

Baseball Player

Birthday November 2, 1914

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace New Jersey

DEATH DATE Oct 6, 1997 (82)

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About

Star pitcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds and threw back-to-back no-hitters in 1938.

Before Fame

He was traded to three different teams at the beginning of his career.

Trivia

In addition to his two no-hitters, he threw a complete game one-hitter against Philadelphia in 1941.

Family Life

He married Lois Stewart in 1937.

Associated With

Johnny Bench became another member of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame.