Dock Ellis and the Legend of the LSD No-hitter

Ridiculous History

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History, Society & Culture

4.3 • 4.4K Ratings

🗓️ 7 June 2018

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Almost 48 years ago, Pirates pitcher and notorious party animal Dock Ellis pitched a no-hitter while under the influence of LSD. How did this man accomplish one of the rarest feats in baseball history while, by his own admission, tripping balls? Join the guys as they dive into the story of that legendary afternoon, along with the parts of Dock's legacy that are too often forgotten in the modern day.

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