Today in Baseball History: May 10th

1996 On May 10, 1996, New York Yankees ace David Cone undergoes career-threatening surgery to remove an aneurysm from his pitching arm. Although the Yankees don't know if Cone will ever pitch again, he will return to pitch for the Yankees in the World Series.

1981 On May 10, 1981, Montreal Expos right-hander Charlie Lea pitches the first no-hitter in the history of Olympic Stadium. Lea, the first French-born pitcher to hurl a no-hitter, strikes out eight batters and walks four in the second game of a doubleheader, as the Expos beat the San Francisco Giants, 4-0.

1970 On May 10, 1970, Hoyt Wilhelm of the Atlanta Braves becomes the first pitcher in major league history to appear in 1,000 games. Wilhelm, who will gain election to the Hall of Fame in 1985, pitches a scoreless inning of relief during a 6-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

1966 On May 10, 1966, Atlanta Braves superstar Hank Aaron belts the only inside-the-park home run of his career. Aaron circles the bases against another future Hall of Famer, Jim Bunning of the Philadelphia Phillies.

1960 On May 10, 1960, Baltimore Orioles catcher Joe Ginsberg ties a major league record set only six days earlier by allowing three passed balls in one inning. With knuckleballing Hoyt Wilhelm on the mound, Ginsberg struggles through a fitful inning, matching the recent record set by teammate Gus Triandos. The Orioles lose the game, 10-0, to the Kansas City A's.

1953 On May 10, 1953, Eddie and Johnny O'Brien became the first pair of twins to play for the same team in the same game. The two infielders, who appear simultaneously for the Pittsburgh Pirates, will play regularly for much of the season, with Johnny playing second base and Eddie playing shortstop.

1944 On May 10, 1944, Mel Harder of the Cleveland Indians wins his 200th career game. With a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox, Harder becomes the 50th pitcher in major league history to reach the milestone.

1934 On May 10, 1934, an ailing Lou Gehrig removes himself from the New York Yankees' lineup after five innings. Despite feeling ill, Gehrig maintains his "Iron Horse" playing streak and bangs out two home runs, two doubles and seven RBI before leaving the game.

1909 On May 10, 1909, minor league pitcher Fred Toney hurls a 17-inning no-hitter for Winchester of the Blue Grass League. Toney strikes out 19 batters and walks only one in shutting down, Lexington, 1-0. Toney will earn a promotion to the major leagues in two years.