Deseret News archives: Jack Morris tossed no-hitter to get Tigers started on historic season
On April 7, 1984, former BYU pitching star no-hit the White Sox. Detroit was just getting started on a dream season.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Morris delivers against the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the 1984 World Series at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, Oct. 9, 1984. The Tigers won 3-2.
| Associated Press Editor’s note: This story was originally published on April 7, 2025. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On April 7, 1984, BYU alumnus Jack Morris, the ace of the Detroit Tigers’ pitching staff, no-hit the Chicago White Sox 4-0.
It was the first of many exciting moments for the Tigers, who steamrolled through Major League Baseball to win the World Series in October. Morris had already picked up a win on Opening Day, and four days later, dominated Chicago on NBC’s first nationally broadcast Saturday game. It wasn’t his best game, as he walked six and had to pitch out of a bases-loaded jam in the fourth inning.
Winning Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Morris is all smiles Saturday, Oct. 13, 1984, as he is hugged by Detroit teammates after lasting nine innings in the Tigers' 4-2 win over San Diego in Game 4 of the World Series. The Tigers are Dave Bergman, left, Darrell Evans, Tom Brookens and Alan Trammell, who hit two home runs.