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Who pitched a no no on acid?
Dock Ellis
But few of these latter-day myths compare with the unthinkable feat that played out on a misty night in San Diego five decades ago this month, when a 25-year-old right-handed starter for the Pittsburgh Pirates named Dock Ellis threw a no-hitter while tripping on LSD.
How old is Dock Ellis?
63 years (1945–2008)
Dock Ellis/Age at death
What did Dock Ellis died of?
December 19, 2008
Dock Ellis/Date of death
Is Dock Ellis in the Hall of Fame?
Ellis is not a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, although he did go 138-119 with a 3.46 ERA over his 12-year career. Ellis, who died from liver disease in 2008 at age 63, claimed he never pitched a game in the major leagues when he wasn’t high.
Who threw a perfect game on acid?
Ellis
Ellis threw a no-hitter on June 12, 1970, and later stated that he accomplished the feat under the influence of LSD. Ellis was the starting pitcher for the National League in the All-Star Game in 1971 and later that year, the Pirates won the World Series.
Is Doc Ellis still alive?
Deceased (1945–2008)
Dock Ellis/Living or Deceased
How did Dock Ellis get cirrhosis?
“I was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver the day after Thanksgiving,” Dock Ellis said, “and from there I’ve been a little foggy because I went down about 12 times.” Cirrhosis — commonly but not exclusively caused by alcohol or hepatitis — has withered his once powerful 6-foot-3, 210-pound body.
Does a no-hitter count in a 7 inning game?
“According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Major League Baseball’s official statistician, neither a team nor an individual pitcher will be credited with a no-no in a scheduled seven-inning game of a doubleheader — unless that game goes to extras.
How old is Vida Blue?
72 years (July 28, 1949)
Vida Blue/Age
What is the second oldest MLB team?
Atlanta Braves
Oldest Active MLB Franchises
| Rank | Current Franchise Name | First year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago Cubs | 1876 |
| 2 | Atlanta Braves | 1876 |
| 3 | Cincinnati Reds | 1876 |
| 4 | St. Louis Cardinals | 1882 |
Is Dock Ellis still alive?
What is the 7 inning rule?
Major League Baseball made some rule changes last season, as emergency measures amid the coronavirus pandemic. Among them, doubleheader games were shortened to seven innings apiece, and a free runner was placed on second base in extra innings, both designed to shorten the amount of time spent on the field.
When did Dock Ellis join the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Wins Saved (WPA/LI) January 14, 1964: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an amateur free agent. December 11, 1975: Traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates with Ken Brett and Willie Randolph to the New York Yankees for Doc Medich. April 27, 1977: Traded by the New York Yankees with Larry Murray and Marty Perez to the Oakland Athletics for Mike Torrez.
Who was the pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Dock Ellis. Dock Phillip Ellis, Jr. (March 11, 1945 – December 19, 2008) was an American professional baseball player. A pitcher, Ellis played in Major League Baseball from 1968 through 1979 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Texas Rangers, and New York Mets.
When was Dock Ellis traded to the Yankees?
December 11, 1975: Traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates with Ken Brett and Willie Randolph to the New York Yankees for Doc Medich. April 27, 1977: Traded by the New York Yankees with Larry Murray and Marty Perez to the Oakland Athletics for Mike Torrez. June 15, 1977: Purchased by the Texas Rangers from the Oakland Athletics.
When did Dock Ellis pitch a no hitter?
But as wild as Ellis was, few could have predicted what he’d pull off on June 12, 1970, in a game against the San Diego Padres. According to Ellis, he flew into San Diego on June 11, one day before his next pitching assignment.