Don Larsen - Timeline

Astros Trades & Transactions

May 20, 1964: Paid cash to SF-N for Don Larsen(P)

Apr 24, 1965: Traded Don Larsen(P) to Bal-A for Bob Saverine and cash

This Date in Astros History

May 11, 1962: Dick Farrell hurls a six-hit shutout and homers off Don Larsen to sink the Giants, 7-0. Merritt Ranew also goes deep. In addition, 36-year-old infielder Billy Goodman is signed to a contract. He would appear in 82 games for the Colts during his final big league season.

Aug 23, 1964: Don Larsen, of World Series no-hit fame, tosses a five-hitter in the Texas heat to best Warren Spahn and the Milwaukee Braves, 7-1. It is Larsen's first complete game in five years. Bob Aspromonte and Walt Bond launch solo bombs to pace the Colts. Rookie catcher Jerry Grote adds two hits, including a two-run double.

Sep 3, 1964: Don Larsen tosses a four-hit shutout at Philadelphia, 6-0. Mike White paces the Colts attack with four hits while Eddie Kasko chips in three.

May 20, 1964:	Paid cash to SF-N for Don Larsen(P)
Apr 24, 1965:	Traded Don Larsen(P) to Bal-A for Bob Saverine and cash

May 11, 1962:	Dick Farrell hurls a six-hit shutout and homers off Don Larsen to sink the Giants, 7-0. Merritt Ranew also goes deep. In addition, 36-year-old infielder Billy Goodman is signed to a contract. He would appear in 82 games for the Colts during his final big league season.
Aug 23, 1964:	Don Larsen, of World Series no-hit fame, tosses a five-hitter in the Texas heat to best Warren Spahn and the Milwaukee Braves, 7-1. It is Larsen's first complete game in five years. Bob Aspromonte and Walt Bond launch solo bombs to pace the Colts. Rookie catcher Jerry Grote adds two hits, including a two-run double.
Sep 3, 1964:	Don Larsen tosses a four-hit shutout at Philadelphia, 6-0. Mike White paces the Colts attack with four hits while Eddie Kasko chips in three.