Today in Baseball History: September 17th

1998 On September 17, 1998, Chet Hoff, who pitched to Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth, died at the age of 107. Hoff lived longer than any other ex-major leaguer. He played four seasons in the big leagues for the Yankees and Browns.

1996 On September 17, 1996, Hideo Nomo of the Los Angeles Dodgers fires a 9-0 no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies. Nomo accomplishes the feat at Coors Field, arguably the best hitter's ballpark in the game…

1984 On September 17, 1984, Reggie Jackson of the California Angels clubs the 500th home run of his career. Jackson, who connects against Kansas City Royals left-hander Bud Black, becomes the 13th player to reach the milestone and the first since Willie McCovey in 1978.

1968 On September 17, 1968, Gaylord Perry of the Giants hurled a 1-0 no-hitter against the Cardinals. Perry's masterpiece was the first of two consecutive no-hitters thrown at Candlestick Park. St. Louis' Ray Washburn no-hit the Giants the following day.

1962 On September 17, 1962, Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves becomes the winningest left-handed pitcher in major league history. The future Hall of Famer defeats the Los Angeles Dodgers, 2-1, for his 324th career win.

1955 On September 17, 1955, Brooks Robinson makes his major league debut for the Baltimore Orioles. Robinson, like Musial, collects two hits in four at-bats and helps the Orioles to a 3-1 win over the Washington Senators…

1941 On September 17, 1941, Stan Musial makes his major league debut for the St. Louis Cardinals. "Stan the Man" goes 2-for-4 to help the Cardinals to a win over the Boston Braves. Musial will go on to play 22 seasons, all with St. Louis, and will gain election to the Hall of Fame in 1969.