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Don Larsen: the game I'll never forget: former Yankee hurler recalls the World Series in 1956 when he tossed a perfect gem--the only no-hitter in post-season history.

Baseball Digest

| October 01, 2003 | Doyle, Al | COPYRIGHT 2003 Century Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

I DIDN'T KNOW I WAS GOING TO PITCH that game (Game 5 of the 1956 World Series) until I came to the park.

In those days, I started and relieved. I had 20 starts and 18 relief appearances in '56. We were always available, even when we were starting. Casey (Stengel) would use you foe an out or two sometimes if you were a starter. We all did what Casey wanted us to do.

I started Game 2 against the Dodgers, and I was wild. I gave up four runs in one and two-thirds innings, and Casey didn't like that. We lost 13-8 to the Dodgers in that game.

Everyone asks how I felt before the perfect game. You never feel bad when you're in the World Series. You've ...

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