Larry Corcoran

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Larry Corcoran
Larry Corcoran
Pitcher
Born: August 10, 1859
Brooklyn, New York
Died: October 14, 1891 (aged 32)
Newark, New Jersey
Batted: Left Threw: Ambidexterous
MLB debut
May 1, 1880
for the Chicago White Stockings
Final game
May 20, 1887
for the Indianapolis Hoosiers
Career statistics
W-L Record     177-89
ERA     2.36
K     1103
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • .663 winning percentage: 8th all-time
  • First pitcher to throw three no-hitters

Lawrence J. Corcoran (August 10, 1859 - October 14, 1891) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was born in Brooklyn, New York.[1]

In 1882, Corcoran became the first pitcher to throw two no-hitters in a career. Two seasons later, in 1884, he became the first pitcher to throw three no-hitters, setting a record that would not be broken until 1965, when Sandy Koufax threw his fourth no-hitter. He is also famous for being one of baseball's very few switch-pitchers. A natural righty, Corcoran pitched four innings alternating throwing arms on June 16, 1884, due to the inflammation of his right index finger.[2] He is credited with creating the first method of signaling pitches to his catcher.[2] His method consisted of moving a wad of chewing tobacco in his mouth to indicate what pitch would be thrown.[2]

Corcoran, afflicted with Bright's disease, died in Newark, New Jersey at the age of 32.[1] He was interred in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in East Orange, New Jersey.[1]

His brother, Mike Corcoran, pitched in one professional game in 1884.[3]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Larry Corcoran Stats. Baseball-Almanac.com. Retrieved on 2006-11-15.
  2. ^ a b c Carroll, Bob. Larry Corcoran. BaseballLibrary.com. Retrieved on 2006-11-15.
  3. ^ Mike Corcoran. Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved on 2006-11-15.

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Preceded by
John Montgomery Ward
Stump Wiedman		 National League Strikeout Champion
1880
1882		 Succeeded by
George Derby
Jim McCormick
Preceded by
Jim McCormick		 National League Wins Champion
1881
(with Jim Whitney)		 Succeeded by
Jim McCormick