Juan Marichal

 

Juan Antonio Sanchez Marichal, "Juan"
Tacoma, 1960
San Francisco Giants, 1960-1973
Boston Red Sox, 1974
Los Angeles Dodgers, 1975

An outstanding pitcher, Juan compiled a 243-142-lifetime record in 16 big league seasons. On June 15, 1963 he pitched a 1-0 no-hitter at Candlestick Park against the Houston Colts. Soon after, he pitched a sixteen-inning shutout 1-0 against the Milwaukee Braves and Warren Spahn on July 3, 1963. Juan won more than 20 games six different seasons. His major league debut was a 2-0 victory over the Phillies in 1960. He allowed only 9.83 base runners per nine innings over his career, which places him eighth on the all time list. Juan was selected to the All Star team nine times. Enshrined in the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame in 1982.