http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGoaf64HD0Y
Starter Bob Moose [hits a single](deceased 10/9/76) , just-acquired George Brunet (deceased), Dave Guisti (Steve Blass best friend/ neighbor), John Lamb (Steve Blass brother-in-law), and Joe Gibbon (came back this year; a member of the 1960 championship team). Maz comes in; Stargell; Oliver; Alou; Clemente; Patek; Sanguillen; Hebner, Alley; Cash; Robertson (home run)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgFuZKO4vZQ
8/9/76 Candy no-hitter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nVaEy0WjZo
4/15/72 Dock Ellis
Bob Moose: my very first baseball card in 1974, playing for my beloved Pittsburgh Pirates; born 10/9/47...died 10/9/76; came closest of anyone to pitching no-hitter at Forbes Field (1968); Pirate rookie of the year 1968; pitched a no-hitter vs Mets 1969; led league in winning pct 1969; 1971 world series champ; threw wild pitch in October 1972 playoff game; led Pirates in saves in 1976. SCROLL DOWN FOR MANY PHOTOS, BLOGS & EVEN SOME VIDEOS. BOB, YOU ARE GREATLY MISSED!