Dock Ellis

Baseball player and coach, no-hitter pitcher

Dock Ellis - Baseball player and coach, no-hitter pitcher
Born

March 11th, 1945
80 years ago

Died

December 19th, 2008
16 years ago — 63 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player and coach had a career spanning from the mid-1960s to the early 1980s. Primarily a pitcher, achieved notoriety with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Threw a no-hitter on June 12, 1970, against the San Diego Padres, which was notable not only for the achievement but also for occurring while under the influence of LSD. Later transitioned to coaching and was involved in minor league and independent baseball. Advocated for social justice and player rights throughout his career.

Threw a no-hitter in 1970

Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Coached in minor league baseball

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