Eddie Cicotte's 1917 No-Hitter

Lore & Background

This game is often remembered not just for its statistical perfection but for the context of Cicotte's career. He was a pitcher who could dominate when at his best, utilizing a deceptive delivery and sharp control. The no-hitter against St. Louis remains a bright spot in his legacy, standing apart from the later controversies that would eventually tarnish his name during the infamous Black Sox Scandal of 1919. In 1917, however, he was simply a champion executing his craft with surgical precision.

Did You Know?

• This performance occurred just two years before the infamous Black Sox Scandal, which would later ban Cicotte from baseball.
• The White Sox went on to win the 1917 World Series shortly after this historic game.