Bob Moose, Pitcher, Pittsburgh Pirates, 1967-1976

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!

Monday, March 2, 2015

1965 Quill Franklin Regional Senior High School photo of future Pirates pitcher Bob Moose and his final official Bucco portrait, 1976

1965 Quill Franklin Regional Senior High School photo of future Pirates pitcher Bob Moose and his final official Bucco portrait, 1976 (Moose was an Export, PA native, ex-Marine and world series champ Bucco, one of only SIX who have ever thrown a no-hitter for the Pirates (1882-2015--!), Moose died in an auto accident on his 29th birthday (10/9/47-10/9/76).