He began play with the Chicago Browns and later played for the Baltimore Monumentals and had a combined record of 20 wins and 26 losses during the 1884 season. On May 24, 1884, he pitched his first no-hitter. He tossed his gem against the Pittsburgh Alleghenys in a 10–1 victory.
He started playing for the Chicago Browns and later played for the Baltimore Monumentals, accumulating a combined record of 20 wins and 26 losses during the 1884 season. On May 24, 1884, he pitched his first no-hitter. He threw his perfect game against the Pittsburgh Alleghenys in a 10–1 victory.