Sorry for being the grim reaper all the time around here. But Dock Ellis is a true piece of Pittsburgh sportslore whose passing should not go unreported here at Steel City Slant.
Dock Ellis was one of the wildest dudes ever to put on a uniform in any sport bearing the name Pittsbugh. I'll just list a few of the man's unforgettable deeds and allow other old Pirate fans so supply some of their memories in the comments.
- Dock Ellis once pitched a no-hitter high on LSD.
- Dock Ellis once hit 4 of the first 5 batsmen he faced in a game against the Reds.
- Dock Ellis was one of the best pitchers we had when we won the 1971 World Series.
- Dock Ellis was notorious for buying hot dogs (and eating them) from ballpark vendors near the bullpen on days when he wasn't scheduled to pitch.
- Dock Ellis and Willie Stargell sometimes attended Steeler games together back at old Pitt Stadium.
- Who can ever forget the knucklehead working his afro-do in curlers?
Happy Trails, Dock!
