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Today in Chicago History: White Sox pitchers throw no-hitters — 104 years apart

White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodón (55) celebrates his no-hitter against Cleveland at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 14, 2021. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodón (55) celebrates his no-hitter against Cleveland at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 14, 2021. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 14, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Front page flashback: April 15, 1865

The Chicago Tribune front page on April 15, 1865, reported that President Abraham Lincoln was shot in the head while he attended a performance of "American Cousin" at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. The assassin then "jumped from the box to the stage, repeated the motto of Virginia, 'Sic Semper Tyrannis.' In a moment more he had disappeared," the Tribune reported. (Chicago Tribune)
The Chicago Tribune front page on April 15, 1865, reported that President Abraham Lincoln was shot in the head while he attended a performance of "American Cousin" at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. The assassin then "jumped from the box to the stage, repeated the motto of Virginia, 'Sic Semper Tyrannis.' In a moment more he had disappeared," the Tribune reported. (Chicago Tribune)

1865: President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago)

  • High temperature: 85 degrees (2003)
  • Low temperature: 23 degrees (1943)
  • Precipitation: 1.21 inches (1949)
  • Snowfall: 5.4 inches (2019)
Eddie Cicotte, a pitcher for the 1919 Chicago White Sox, in an undated photo. (Chicago Tribune historical photo)
Eddie Cicotte, a pitcher for the 1919 Chicago White Sox, in an undated photo. (Chicago Tribune historical photo)

1917: Chicago White Sox pitcher Eddie Cicotte threw a no-hitter in his first start of the season.

White Sox pitchers have thrown more no-hitters than any other American League team.

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1924: After spending his final years living in the Hotel Warner at 33rd Street and Cottage Grove Avenue in Chicago, penniless and in rapidly declining health, architect Louis Sullivan died.

About 40,000 people watched the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 during the team's home opener at Wrigley Field on April 14, 1925. (Chicago Tribune)
About 40,000 people watched the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 during the team's home opener at Wrigley Field on April 14, 1925. (Chicago Tribune)

1925: WGN-AM radio announcer Quinn Ryan was perched on the roof of the grandstand at Cubs Park to deliver the first broadcast of the regular season — and the first Cubs game ever carried on radio. The Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2.

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Almost 23 years later, WGN-Ch. 9 broadcast its first Cubs game on television.

Stan Mikita, from left, Glenn Hall, former general manager Tommy Ivan, Bobby Hull, Blackhawk's President Bill Wirtz and Tony Esposito pose on April 14, 1994, at the Chicago Stadium before the start of the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The banners, displaying the retired numbers of the players, were lowered and presented to the Hall of Fame players before the start of the final regular season game in the stadium. (Michael Fryer/Chicago Tribune)
Stan Mikita, from left, Glenn Hall, former general manager Tommy Ivan, Bobby Hull, Blackhawk's President Bill Wirtz and Tony Esposito pose on April 14, 1994, at the Chicago Stadium before the start of the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The banners, displaying the retired numbers of the players, were lowered and presented to the Hall of Fame players before the start of the final regular season game in the stadium. (Michael Fryer/Chicago Tribune)

1994: The Blackhawks finished a 65-year run in Chicago Stadium by losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 in their last regular-season game there.

Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is the center of attention as he arrives at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse for his arraignment on federal corruption charges Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune/MCT) ORG XMIT: 1072120
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is the center of attention as he arrives at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse for his arraignment on federal corruption charges on April 14, 2009, in Chicago. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

2009: Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich entered a not guilty plea in his corruption case at a hearing that lasted just minutes.

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But his first appearance since his stunning arrest more than four months prior unleashed “Blagomania” on the sidewalk outside the courthouse.

White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodón salutes the crowd after throwing a no-hitter against Cleveland at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 14, 2021. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodón salutes the crowd after throwing a no-hitter against Cleveland at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 14, 2021. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

2021: Carlos Rodón threw the 20th no-hitter in White Sox history, 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 eight innings before hitting Roberto Pérez with a pitch.

Chicago White Sox pitchers have thrown 20 no-hitters since 1902 — including 3 perfect games. Relive them all here.

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