Today in Baseball History: June 2nd

1990 On June 2, 1990, Randy Johnson of the Seattle Mariners pitches the first no-hitter in the history of the franchise. The dominating left-hander handcuffs the Detroit Tigers, 2-0, at the Kingdome. Johnson strikes out eight batters and walks six.

1986 On June 2, 1986, future Hall of Famer Rod Carew announces his retirement at the age of 40. Carew leaves the game with a .328 batting mark, compiled over 19 years in the major leagues. The former Minnesota Twins' and California Angels' infielder will gain election to the Hall of Fame in 1991…

1959 On June 2, 1959, a swarm of gnats delays the game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park. After a half-hour interruption, the White Sox' grounds crew disposes of the gnats by using a smoke bomb. The Orioles eventually defeat the White Sox, 3-2.

1958 On June 2, 1958, future Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson hits into a triple play against the Washington Senators. The slow-footed Baltimore Orioles' third baseman will hit into three more triple-killings during his career, establishing a new major league record.

1949 On June 2, 1949, the Philadelphia Phillies set a major league record by hitting five home runs in one inning against the Cincinnati Reds. Andy Seminick homers twice, while Del Ennis, Willie "Puddin' Head" Jones, and Schoolboy Rowe each hit one during the eighth inning barrage. The Phillies win the game, 12-3…

1941 On June 2, 1941, former New York Yankees great Lou Gehrig succumbs to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which will become known as "Lou Gehrig's disease." Gehrig, who dies at the age of 37, had seen his major league record of 2,130 consecutive games end because of the disease.

1935 On June 2, 1935, Babe Ruth of the Boston Braves announces his retirement. Struggling with a .181 average at the time, Ruth retires with 714 home runs, by far the most in major league history. Ruth will gain election to the Hall of Fame the following year…

1925 On June 2, 1925, 21-year-old Lou Gehrig starts a game for the New York Yankees when regular first baseman Wally Pipp is hit in the head during batting practice and complains of a headache. Gehrig collects three hits in five at-bats, helping the Yankees to an 8-5 win over the Washington Senators. Gehrig will go on to play in a major league record 2,130 consecutive games…

1917 On June 2, 1917, Hank Gowdy of the Boston Braves becomes the first major leaguer to enlist in World War I. Gowdy will also serve in World War II.