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BRIGHT NIGHT IN BROOKLYN
Maury Allen
June 13, 1960
The first game under lights at Ebbets Field 22 years ago provided a memorable drama
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June 13, 1960

Bright Night In Brooklyn

The first game under lights at Ebbets Field 22 years ago provided a memorable drama

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"It was tough hitting against him," Lavagetto said. "It's always tougher hitting against a fast-baller under the lights. And the lights were new to us then. But Vander Meer was good enough that game to pitch a no-hitter under any conditions."

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