Chicago White Sox pitcher Ed Walsh threw a no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 27, 1911. He was heralded in the Aug. 28, 1911, edition of the Chicago Tribune.
White Sox pitchers have thrown more no-hitters than any other American League team, according to Major League Baseball. Factor in the National League and only the Dodgers have thrown more.
Carlos Rodón threw the 20th no-hitter in White Sox history in 2021, striking out seven in an 8-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians in front of 7,148 at Guaranteed Rate Field. He was perfect through 8? innings before hitting Roberto Pérez with a pitch.
Here’s a look back at each one, including three perfect games.
Jimmy “Nixey” Callahan
In the first game of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on Sept. 20, 1902, Chicago White Sox pitcher Jimmy “Nixey” Callahan throws a no-hitter, as written about in this clipping from the Sept. 21, 1902 edition of the Chicago Tribune.
Second no-no by an American League pitcher
Sept. 20, 1902
White Sox 3, Detroit Tigers 0
Frank Smith
Chicago White Sox pitcher Frank Smith earns a no-hitter against the Detroit Tigers on Sept. 6, 1905. This headline is from the Sept. 7, 1905, edition of the Chicago Tribune.
Most lopsided no-hitter in the Modern Era (since 1900) until former Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta no-hit the Cincinnati Reds, 16-0, in 2016
Sept. 6, 1905
White Sox 15, Detroit Tigers 0
Frank Smith
Chicago White Sox pitcher Frank Smith earned his second no-hitter on Sept. 20, 1908, against the Philadelphia Athletics. The headline is from the Sept. 21, 1908, edition of the Chicago Tribune.
First White Sox pitcher to throw multiple no-hitters
Sept. 20, 1908
White Sox 1, Philadelphia Athletics 0
Ed Walsh
Chicago White Sox pitcher Ed Walsh threw a no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 27, 1911. He was heralded in the Aug. 28, 1911, edition of the Chicago Tribune.
First no-hitter at Comiskey Park
Aug. 27, 1911
White Sox 5, Boston Red Sox 0
Chicago White Sox pitcher Ed Walsh threw a no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 27, 1911. He was heralded in the Aug. 28, 1911, edition of the Chicago Tribune.
Joe Benz
Chicago White Sox pitcher Joe Benz recorded a no-hitter against the Cleveland Naps on May 31, 1914. The photo and headline appeared in the June 1, 1914, edition of the Chicago Tribune.
First of three White Sox no-hitters where the opponent scored
May 31, 1914
White Sox 6, Cleveland Naps 1
Eddie Cicotte
Eddie Cicotte pitched eight seasons for the White Sox and is one of eight players banned from baseball after accepting gamblers’ money to throw the 1919 World Series. Cicotte posted 20-win seasons in 1917 (28) when the Sox won the World Series, 1919 (29) and 1920 (21).
No-hitter in his first start of the 1917 season
April 14, 1917
White Sox 11, St. Louis Browns 0
Charlie Robertson
Chicago White Sox pitcher Charles Robertson throws a perfect game at the Detroit Tigers on April 30, 1922. This box score ran in the May 1, 1922, edition of the Chicago Tribune.
First perfect game for the White Sox
April 30, 1922
White Sox 2, Tigers 0
Robertson never enjoys a winning season in eight years in the big leagues, but he is sublimely perfect for one night against Ty Cobb and the Detroit Tigers at Navin Field (later known as Tiger Stadium). The Tigers send used game balls to American League president Ban Johnson following the game for evidence of tampering, but nothing illegal is found.
Ted Lyons
Chicago White Sox pitcher Ted Lyons throws a no-hitter against the Red Sox on Aug. 21, 1926. His photo is seen in the Aug. 22, 1926, edition of the Chicago Tribune.
His 26th start during the 1926 season
Aug. 21, 1926
White Sox 6, Red Sox 0
Vern Kennedy
Chicago White Sox pitcher Vern Kennedy throws a called strike to Joe Vosmik of the Cleveland Indians for the third out of the ninth inning of a game on Aug. 31, 1935, which the White Sox won, 5-0. This page is from the Sept. 1, 1935, edition of the Chicago Tribune.
His 10th win during his rookie season
Aug. 31, 1935
White Sox 5, Cleveland Indians 0
The score sheet for Chicago White Sox pitcher Vern Kennedy’s no-hitter on Aug. 31, 1935, as recorded by Chicago Tribune reporter Edward Burns. The image appeared in the Sept. 1, 1935, edition of the Chicago Tribune.
Bill Dietrich
Chicago White Sox pitcher Bill Dietrich throws a no-hitter against the St. Louis Browns on June 2, 1937. This photo was published in the June 2, 1937, edition of the Chicago Tribune.
June 1, 1937
White Sox 8, St. Louis Browns 0
Chicago White Sox catcher Luke Sewell, right, rushes out to congratulate Bill Dietrich after the pitcher completed a no hit, no run game on June 1, 1937. Tony Piet is at left. This photo published in the June 2, 1937, edition of the Chicago Tribune.
Bob Keegan
The Sports section cover in the Aug. 21, 1957, edition of the Chicago Tribune, the day after Chicago White Sox pitcher Bob Keegan threw a no-hitter against the Washington Senators in the second game of a doubleheader.
At 37, he’s the oldest White Sox pitcher to throw a no-hitter
Aug. 20, 1957
White Sox 6, Washington Senators 0
Joel “Joe” Horlen
Chicago White Sox pitcher Joe Horlen throws a no-hitter on Sept. 10, 1967, against the Detroit Tigers. This page is from the Sept. 11, 1967, edition of the Chicago Tribune.
Sept. 10, 1967
White Sox 6, Detroit Tigers 0
Teammates congratulate Chicago White Sox pitcher Joe Horlen on Sept. 10, 1967, after he became the first White Sox pitcher in 10 years to hurl a no-hit game. Horlen stopped the Detroit Tigers 6 to 0, at Comiskey Park. This photo ran in the Sept. 11, 1967, edition of the Chicago Tribune.
Blue Moon Odom and Francisco Barrios
The only combined no-hitter for the Chicago White Sox was reported in the July 29, 1976, edition of the Chicago Tribune.
Only combined no-hitter in franchise history
July 28, 1976
White Sox 2, Oakland Athletics 1
Joe Cowley
Chicago White Sox pitcher Joe Cowley’s no-hitter in the Sept. 20, 1986, edition of the Chicago Tribune.
Only pitcher in MLB history to never win another game after throwing a no-hitter
Sept. 19, 1986
White Sox 7, Los Angeles Angels 1
Wilson Alvarez
Chicago White Sox pitcher Wilson Alvarez throws a no-hitter in his pitching debut for the team on Aug. 11, 1991. Image is from the Aug. 12, 1991, edition of the Chicago Tribune.
No-hitter in his second career start, first game for the White Sox
Aug. 11, 1991
White Sox 7, Baltimore Orioles 0
Mark Buehrle
The cover of the Sports section in the April 19, 2007, edition of the Chicago Tribune recognizes Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle’s near-perfect no-hitter against the Texas Rangers on April 18, 2007.
First no-hitter at U.S. Cellular Field
April 18, 2007
White Sox 6, Texas Rangers 0
Mark Buehrle
The July 24, 2009, edition of the Chicago Tribune featured Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buerhle’s perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The sixth pitcher in MLB history to throw a perfect game and another no-hitter
July 23, 2009
White Sox, 5, Tampa Bay Rays 0
Philip Humber
Throws just 96 pitches to earn third perfect game in team history
April 21, 2012
White Sox 4, Seattle Mariners 0
Lucas Giolito
The front page of the Sports section in the Aug. 26, 2020, edition of the Chicago Tribune features the no-hitter thrown by Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito on Aug. 25, 2020 against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Aug. 25, 2020
White Sox 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 0
Carlos Rodón
The front page of the Sports section in the April 15, 2021, edition of the Chicago Tribune features the no-hitter thrown by Chicago White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodón on April 14, 2021 against the Cleveland Indians.
