This date in Texas history: Jim Gideon no-hits SMU during 1975 championship season

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And on this date in Texas history, Jim Gideon threw a no-hitter during the middle of UT's 1975 championship season.In a 6-0 win at SMU, Gideon was dominant in Dallas.

The right-handed pitcher and upcoming Texas Rangers draft pick did not allow a hit over his nine innings on the mound, and he issued just one walk.

Gideon stuck out 11 batters as Texas improved its record to 21-3.That shutdown of SMU was one of five shutouts that Gideon threw in 1975.

He finished his All-American campaign with a 17-0 record, and he recorded a 1.80 ERA and 109 strikeouts over 124 2/3 innings.

Gideon's final victory in a Texas uniform was recorded in UT's second-to-last game at the College World Series on June 12, 1975, and the Longhorns wrapped up their third national championship two days later.This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Texas baseball, Jim Gideon no-hit SMU during 1975 championship season.

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