Johnny Vander Meer
Played For
Cincinnati Reds (1937-1949)
Chicago Cubs (1950)
Cleveland Indians (1951)
Born
John Samuel Vander Meer was born on November 2, 1914, in Prospect Park, NJ.
Died
October 6, 1997, Tampa, FL
Batted: Both
Threw: Left
Primary Position: P
Primary Team: CIN
Major League Debut
April 22, 1937
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Kirby Higbe
Nicknames
The Dutch Master,Double No-Hit
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1945 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1958 |
BBWAA |
35 |
13.2% |
1960 |
BBWAA |
31 |
11.5% |
1962 |
BBWAA |
5 |
3.1% |
1964 |
BBWAA |
51 |
25.4% |
1964 |
Run Off |
20 |
8.9% |
1966 |
BBWAA |
72 |
23.8% |
1967 |
BBWAA |
87 |
29.8% |
1967 |
Run Off |
35 |
11.4% |
1968 |
BBWAA |
79 |
27.9% |
1969 |
BBWAA |
95 |
27.9% |
1970 |
BBWAA |
88 |
29.3% |
1971 |
BBWAA |
98 |
27.2% |
|
No-Hitter
6/11/1938: For CIN (N) vs. BOS (N), 3-0 at CIN. 9 innings pitched.
6/15/1938: For CIN (N) vs. BRO (N), 6-0 at BRO. 9 innings pitched.
Post-Season Appearances
1940 World Series
All-Star Selections
1938 NL
1939 NL
1942 NL
1943 NL
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