Ex-pitcher Ellis dies of liver disease (Dock Ellis pitched no-hitter under influence of LSD)

ESPN.com ^ | December 19, 2008 | Jerry Crasnick

[Skooz]

Attempting to hit every batter in the Cincinnati Reds lineup on May 1, 1974. In an effort to prove a point to teammates, Ellis hit Pete Rose, Joe Morgan, and Dan Driessen in the top of the first. The clean-up batter Tony Perez avoided Ellis’ attempts, instead drawing a walk, and after two pitches aimed at the head of Johnny Bench, Ellis was removed from the game by manager Danny Murtaugh. Ellis’ box score for the game reads: 0 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 K.[5]

That's just awesome.

Just freaking awesome.

[Zuben Elgenubi]

Thank you, it's one of the greatest moments in baseball history.

Torres/Dent Redux at the Old Timer's Day game.

[Dysart]

Don’t forget the Candy Man

Indeed. He's unforgettable.

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[OKSooner]

*ahem*

You're aware of course, of the delicious irony that Pete Rose was sent to do his Federal time in the Federal pen in Marion, Illinois.

Ray Fosse's home town.

I hope Mr. Fosse's enjoying the holidays with his family.

[buccaneer81]

One of the worst days ever for a Red Sox fan. And this after blowing a 14 1/2 game lead in late July.