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David Cone

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David Cone is a former American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher whose career included prominent periods with the New York Mets, Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays, and New York Yankees. He threw a perfect game for the Yankees against the Montreal Expos on July 18, 1999, retiring all 27 batters he faced. Cone won the American League Cy Young Award in 1994 and was a member of five World Series championship teams during his career.

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When did David Cone pitch his perfect game?

David Cone threw a perfect game for the New York Yankees on July 18, 1999, during a game against the Montreal Expos. It was the 16th perfect game in modern Major League Baseball history. He accomplished the feat on Yogi Berra Day at Yankee Stadium.

What teams did David Cone play for in his MLB career?

David Cone had a prominent career pitching for several major league teams, most notably the New York Yankees and the New York Mets. He also played for the Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays, and Boston Red Sox. He won five World Series championships, four with the Yankees and one with the Blue Jays.

How many no-hitters did David Cone throw?

David Cone threw two official no-hitters during his Major League Baseball career. His first was a rain-shortened, 6-inning no-hitter for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals in 1991, though this no longer counts officially in the record books under modern rules. His second was his historic perfect game with the Yankees in 1999.

Did David Cone win a Cy Young Award?

Yes, David Cone won the American League Cy Young Award in 1994 while playing for the Kansas City Royals. He went 16-5 with a 2.94 ERA and struck out 194 batters in a strike-shortened season. This was the only Cy Young Award of his 17-year career.