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Johnny Lush

1885 – 1946

Major League Baseball player

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About Johnny Lush

Lived 1885 – 1946 (aged 61). Johnny Lush was an American baseball player.

John Charles Lush (October 8, 1885 – November 18, 1946) was an American professional baseball pitcher, right fielder and first baseman in the Major Leagues from 1904 to 1910. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies.

On May 1, 1906, while with the Phillies, the 20-year-old Lush no-hit the Brooklyn Superbas 6-0 at Brooklyn's Washington Park, besting Mal Eason—himself a no-hit pitcher on July 20 of that season. As of the 2025 MLB season, Lush is the youngest pitcher to throw a no-hitter (he was 20 years and 205 days old at the time). Lush struck out 11, walked three, and one runner reached first base on a Mickey Doolin error. Not until Jim Bunning's perfect game in 1964 would there be another no-hitter by a Phillies pitcher.

Lush was a good hitting pitcher in his seven-year major league career. He posted a .254 batting average (252-for-993) with 107 runs, 40 doubles, 11 triples, 2 home runs, 94 runs batted in, 28 stolen basess and drawing 69 bases on balls. He was also used at first base and in the outfield.

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Girard College
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John Charles Lush

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Johnny Lush?

Major League Baseball player

When was Johnny Lush born?

Johnny Lush was born on 8 October 1885 in Williamsport.

When did Johnny Lush die?

Johnny Lush died on 18 November 1946 in Beverly Hills.

What was Johnny Lush's occupation?

Johnny Lush was a baseball player.

What nationality was Johnny Lush?

Johnny Lush was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johnny Lush

· Wikidata: Q6267168

· DBpedia: Johnny Lush

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