Today in Baseball History: May 11th

1996 On May 11, 1996, Al Leiter of the Florida Marlins pitches the first no-hitter in franchise history. Leiter strikes out six and walks two batters in shutting down the Colorado Rockies, 11-0.

1990 On May 11, 1990, future Hall of Famer Dave Winfield rejects a trade that would have sent him from the New York Yankees to the California Angels for pitcher Mike Witt. A no-trade clause in Winfield's contract gives him the right to turn down the deal. Five days later, Winfield will reach an agreement with the Yankees and give his permission for the trade to take place.

1977 On May 11, 1977, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner decides to take the managerial reigns of his team, which has lost 16 straight games. The Braves lose their 17th in a row in Turner's debut, as coach Vern Benson makes most of the strategical decisions. After the game, the National League removes Turner as manager, citing a rule that prevents an owner from doubling as manager.

1972 On May 11, 1972, the New York Mets acquire Willie Mays from the San Francisco Giants for pitcher Charlie Williams and $50,000. Three days later, the future Hall of Famer will hit a game-winning home run against the Giants in his Mets' debut.

1971 On May 11, 1971, Cleveland Indians pitcher Steve Dunning becomes the last American League hurler to hit a grand slam. Dunning connects against Diego Segui of the Oakland A's, helping the Indians to a 7-5 win. In 1973, the AL will adopt the designated hitter rule, which results in pitchers almost never coming to bat.

1963 On May 11, 1963, future Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax notches his second career no-hitter, as the Los Angeles Dodgers throttle the San Francisco Giants, 8-0. Koufax will pitch two more no-hitters, for a record of four, before retiring. Nolan Ryan will eventually break Koufax's record by compiling seven no-hitters.

1944 On May 11, 1944, Hal Trosky steals home in the 16th inning, helping the Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 win over the Philadelphia A's. Trosky, not known for his basestealing ability, had missed the previous two seasons with severe migraine headaches.

1932 On May 11, 1932, Wild Bill Hallahan of the St. Louis Cardinals ties a record by uncorking three wild pitches in one inning. Hallahan's bout with wildness takes place in the 12th inning of a 6-3 loss to the Brooklyn Dodgers.

1924 On May 11, 1924, the first black player in major league history dies at the age of 67. Moses Fleetwood Walker made his historic debut in 1884, when he played in 42 games for Toledo of the American Association.