On This Date in MLB History - May 17th

Can you name the events that occurred on May 17th MLB history?

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This AL MVP and AL batting champion outfielder on the Cleveland Indians became the 5th player in major league history to collect his 3,000 career hit1925
This pitcher on Houston Colt .45s became the first pitcher to throw a no hitter in the franchise's history, a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies1963
This 19x All Star and NL MVP outfielder for the Atlanta Braves became the first player in major league history to amass 3,000 career hits while also having 500 career home runs1970
This 11x All Star and 5x Silver Slugger winning catcher on the Montreal Expos became the third player in major league history to catch 2,000 games1992
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This All Star and World Series champion pitcher on the New York Yankees threw the 13th perfect game in modern major league history, a 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins1998
This 13x All Star and Hall of Fame corner infielder and outfielder died of cancer in Scottsdale, Arizona at the age of 742011
This third baseman and catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays became the first Brazilian-born player in major league history2012

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