Yankees remember Don Larsen on his birthday, spotlighting perfect game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The New York Yankees commemorate Don Larsen’s birthday on August 7. Larsen, who pitched for the Yankees from 1955 to 1959, is best known for his perfect game in the 1956 World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers. This historic achievement remains the only perfect game in World Series history. Larsen's career included a notable trajectory, from minor leagues to participating in the Army during the Korean War before making an impact in Major League Baseball.
- •Don Larsen was born on August 7, 1929.
- •He achieved a perfect game in the 1956 World Series.
- •Larsen played for the Yankees from 1955 to 1959.
- •His perfect game is the only one recorded in World Series history.
- •Larsen signed with the St. Louis Browns before joining the Yankees.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Birthday of the Day: Don Larsen
"Remembering the longtime hurler whose perfect game resonates through the years.
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