A Tribute to Bob Feller: Chicago Baseball Museum

The 70th Anniversary of His Opening Day No-Hitter

A special event luncheon Tuesday, April 6

Hall of Fame and legendary strikeout pitcher Bob Feller has accepted the Chicago Baseball Museum’s exclusive invitation to come to Chicago and commemorate the 70th anniversary of his Opening Day No-Hitter. To celebrate the historic occasion, the Chicago Baseball Museum, a 501(c)3 organization, will host a special event on Tuesday, April 6 at Harry Caray’s restaurant.

Tickets are limited, only 150 fans will have the opportunity to attend this program. Buy your tickets now. Seventy years ago, it was at the White Sox home opener that Cleveland’s Bob Feller pitched a no-hit game leading Cleveland to a 1-0 win at old Comiskey Park. This 1940 game is still the only Opening Day no-hitter to be thrown in Major League Baseball history. This was the first of three no-hitters for Bob Feller. Feller was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. April 16, 1940 Bob is being congratulated by Lou Boudreau and Hal Trosky after pitching the only Opening Day No-Hitter in Major League Baseball history against the Chicago White Sox. Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Social & Lunch: 11:30-12:30 p.m. Program: 12:30-1:15 p.m. Autographs and Meet Bob Feller: 1:15-2:15 p.m. Cost: $50.00 Harry Caray’s Restaurant 33 West Kinzie Street Chicago, IL 312.828.0966