RIP: pitcher Bob Forsch passed away at age 61
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<< <i>ST. LOUIS -- Former Cardinals right-hander Bob Forsch, who had two no-hitters to his credit and threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 7 of the World Series just last week, has died.
Cardinals spokesman Brian Bartow said Forsch died Thursday at his home near Tampa, Fla. A cause was not immediately known. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Forsch's wife, Jan, said her 61-year-old husband suffered an aneurysm in his chest.
Forsch's death came six days after he threw out the first pitch prior to Game 7 in St. Louis. The Cardinals beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 last Friday to win their 11th championship.
Forsch won 163 games for the Cardinals from 1974 to 1988, trailing only Bob Gibson and Jesse Haines, before ending his career in Houston in 1989. He threw no-hitters in 1978 and 1983, the only Cardinals pitcher to accomplish the feat twice.
His career record is 168-136. Forsch had his best season in 1977, when he went 20-7 with a 3.48 ERA and eight complete games. He won 10 or more games 11 times.
Forsch's brother, Ken, pitched in the majors from 1970 to 1986. >>
<< <i>ST. LOUIS -- Former Cardinals right-hander Bob Forsch, who had two no-hitters to his credit and threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 7 of the World Series just last week, has died.
Cardinals spokesman Brian Bartow said Forsch died Thursday at his home near Tampa, Fla. A cause was not immediately known. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Forsch's wife, Jan, said her 61-year-old husband suffered an aneurysm in his chest.
Forsch's death came six days after he threw out the first pitch prior to Game 7 in St. Louis. The Cardinals beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 last Friday to win their 11th championship.
Forsch won 163 games for the Cardinals from 1974 to 1988, trailing only Bob Gibson and Jesse Haines, before ending his career in Houston in 1989. He threw no-hitters in 1978 and 1983, the only Cardinals pitcher to accomplish the feat twice.
His career record is 168-136. Forsch had his best season in 1977, when he went 20-7 with a 3.48 ERA and eight complete games. He won 10 or more games 11 times.
Forsch's brother, Ken, pitched in the majors from 1970 to 1986. >>
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
until the 80's pennant winners which he was a significant contributor to.
<< <i>He was a very good pitcher that I remember watching as a kid when I really started getting interested in Cardinal baseball. Too young to die as a former pro athlete. >>
Everything you said.
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