The 1880 season was the first for the Worcester Worcesters franchise in the National League, having played 1879 in the National Association. The team finished its initial season with a 40–43 record, g
Worcester Worcesters, 1880
Lee Richmond's perfect game
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On June 12, 1880, Lee Richmond of the Worcester Worcesters threw a perfect game against the Cleveland Blues at Worcester County Agricultural Fairgrounds. It was the first perfect game in Major League
1880 Worcester Worcesters season
…having played 1879 in the National Association. The team finished its initial season with a 40–43 record, good for fifth place. Lee Richmond threw a perfect game on June 12, 1880, the first ever perfect game in Major League Baseball history in a 1–0 victory over the Cleveland Blues. On August 20, they became the…
Richmond, depicted circa 1879–1886
Worcester County Agricultural Fairgrounds, the site of Richmond's perfect game
Scorecard for Richmond's perfect game