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Bob Moose Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher
Bob Moose, 1967-1976
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Saturday, July 30, 2016
BOB MOOSE pictured in 1974 Pittsburgh Pirates team photo
BOB MOOSE pictured in 1974 Pittsburgh Pirates team photo
Thursday, March 19, 2015
1971 World Series Game 6 Pirates @ Orioles
1971 World Series Game 6 Pirates @ Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO6nL1WemD0
Check out Bob's reaction around 16 minute mark to umpire's call
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Highly recommended baseball blog and great tribute to Bob Moose
http://whentoppshadballs.blogspot.com/2013/07/in-memoriam-part-ii-bob-moose.html?showComment=1395277414220#c7917027495646461708
"IN MEMORIAM" PART II: BOB MOOSE
"IN MEMORIAM" PART II: BOB MOOSE
Pitching his entire career for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Bob Moose was an effective starter before arm trouble in 1974 slowed down his career, leading him to work mainly out of the 'pen in 1975 and 1976.
In three of his full seasons as a starter, he posted E.R.A.'s under 3.00, and in 1969 he lead the N.L. in Winning Percentage at .823 with a nifty 14-3 record.
The highlight of his career had to be his September 20, 1969 no-hitter against the eventual World Champ New York Mets.
Tragically, on October 9th, 1976, after a season in which he appeared in 53 games and saved 10, Moose was killed on his 29th birthday in an auto accident while on his way to Bill Mazeroski's golf course in Martin's Ferry, Ohio.
I remember that as a kid, Bob Moose was the first baseball player (maybe even first "celebrity") that I heard of "dying young" or however you want to put it.
My cousin, who was a few years older than my 7 years, came over my house with his baseball cards (which we did anytime we went to each others house back then) and specifically pulled out his Bob Moose card and told me what happened.
I recall just staring at his card and having one of those moments where you just learned something about "life", and having a brief moment of mortality in a way that only a young mind could try and understand.
So for this post, I submit a 1977 "Memoriam" card for the former Pirate starting pitcher, as I remember that day over 35 years ago when "life" and baseball mixed for the first time.
In three of his full seasons as a starter, he posted E.R.A.'s under 3.00, and in 1969 he lead the N.L. in Winning Percentage at .823 with a nifty 14-3 record.
The highlight of his career had to be his September 20, 1969 no-hitter against the eventual World Champ New York Mets.
Tragically, on October 9th, 1976, after a season in which he appeared in 53 games and saved 10, Moose was killed on his 29th birthday in an auto accident while on his way to Bill Mazeroski's golf course in Martin's Ferry, Ohio.
I remember that as a kid, Bob Moose was the first baseball player (maybe even first "celebrity") that I heard of "dying young" or however you want to put it.
My cousin, who was a few years older than my 7 years, came over my house with his baseball cards (which we did anytime we went to each others house back then) and specifically pulled out his Bob Moose card and told me what happened.
I recall just staring at his card and having one of those moments where you just learned something about "life", and having a brief moment of mortality in a way that only a young mind could try and understand.
So for this post, I submit a 1977 "Memoriam" card for the former Pirate starting pitcher, as I remember that day over 35 years ago when "life" and baseball mixed for the first time.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Bob Moose listed in "Top 10 Pirates Pitching Performances" on Root Sports!
Bob Moose listed in "Top 10 Pirates Pitching Performances" on Root Sports! (2013)
Bob Moose was listed for his great 1969 no-hitter, marking the third major time he has appeared on Root Sports: a 2011 commercial/ spotlight about the 1969 no-hitter, "Top 10 Pirates From Pittsburgh" (2013), and this special. I have also caught a Game Six 1971 clip of Moose in 2012, narrated by Steve Blass, as well as a still photo of Moose re: his no-hitter in 2013. Finally, Bob's photo was shown on the jumbotron during the 40th anniversary World Series Anniversary celebrations at PNC Park (on You Tube) and you can catch a glimpse of Moose at the tail end of the rebroadcast of the Game 7 1971 World Series program shown in 2011.
Vince
Bob Moose was listed for his great 1969 no-hitter, marking the third major time he has appeared on Root Sports: a 2011 commercial/ spotlight about the 1969 no-hitter, "Top 10 Pirates From Pittsburgh" (2013), and this special. I have also caught a Game Six 1971 clip of Moose in 2012, narrated by Steve Blass, as well as a still photo of Moose re: his no-hitter in 2013. Finally, Bob's photo was shown on the jumbotron during the 40th anniversary World Series Anniversary celebrations at PNC Park (on You Tube) and you can catch a glimpse of Moose at the tail end of the rebroadcast of the Game 7 1971 World Series program shown in 2011.
Vince
Friday, June 7, 2013
Monday, June 3, 2013
Bob Moose listed at number four in Root Sports "The Top 10 Pirates from Pittsburgh" 6/2/13 !
Bob Moose listed at number four in Root Sports "The Top 10 Pirates from Pittsburgh" 6/2/13 !
Bruce Kison and Richie Hebner shed light on Bob's career, including his 1969 no-hitter (some rare video of the actual game is shown, along with some nice still photos of Bob throughout his career). Well done- needless to say, I put it on DVDr :) Vince
Bruce Kison and Richie Hebner shed light on Bob's career, including his 1969 no-hitter (some rare video of the actual game is shown, along with some nice still photos of Bob throughout his career). Well done- needless to say, I put it on DVDr :) Vince
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
HELP!!!! (for a fan)
"Hey Vince, this is Bob's newest fan, Chris!
Just wanted to update you on my hunt... but there's not much to update on. I'm having a tough time getting a hold of the company that produced this Mr. Moose's autograph.
I was wondering if you could do me a HUGE favor, and if you can't then I understand. Is there any way you could post one of the attached images on your blog and ask if anyone is familiar with a similar signature style? Perhaps another fan out there has the same questions as me. If there's no response then the post could be taken down.
Like we agreed, the PSA/DNA authentication doesn't mean much at the end of the day, but after studying up on Bob I desperately want this to be real! Owning a piece of his story would be amazing.
Either way, I appreciate all of your help!"
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Recommended book with chapter on Bob Moose:
Shortened Seasons: The Untimely Deaths of Major League Baseball's Stars and Journeymen by Fran Zimniuch (2007). I read a preview of this book and ordered it today. Some warm recollections from friends and teammates including Jim Rooker and Steve Blass.
Bob Moose courtesy of the baseball page
"A local boy who flashed through the minor leagues by compiling a 29-10 record in 2 ½ seasons, Bob Moose experienced much in his short lifetime. His baseball career featured almost bipolar highs and lows as he pitched a no-hitter, was a member of a World Championship team, threw a wild pitch which ended a championship series with a heartbreaking loss, had his career and possibly life threatened by a blood clot and made a comeback to again prove he belonged in the major leagues before tragically dying in an automobile accident on his 29th birthday.
Moose was born in Export, PA, about 15 miles from Forbes Field. He was a three-sport letterman in high school and is considered the greatest athlete in the history of Franklin Regional. Moose pitched six no-hitters there and was signed by the Pirates in 1965. His quick rise through the farm system culminated with a complete game win in his first start with the Bucs in 1967.
Moose made the team as a 20-year-old reliever in 1968. He pitched well as a rookie, sporting a 2.74 ERA and 126 K’s in 171 innings pitched, but the Pirates did not support him well and his record was just 8-12.
In 1969, Moose had his finest season. He went 14-3 to lead the National League in winning percentage (.824) and he fanned almost a batter per inning. Also, his single game highlight came that year, on September 20, when he pitched a 4-0 no-hitter against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium. Such a performance was not completely a surprise given his domination of opposing hitters and the fact he had pitched 7 2/3 hitless innings the year before against the Astros at Forbes Field. Moose’s performance that night was the closes a pitcher ever came to throwing a no-hitter at Forbes. Julio Gotay, a former Pirate, ended the masterful bid with a single.
Moose’s fine season and overpowering slider cemented a spot in the rotation in 1970, but he was less effective, going 11-10 with a 3.98 ERA. Still, Danny Murtaugh had enough confidence in the right-hander to start him in Game 3 of the NLCS with the Bucs down, 2-0. Moose pitched well, but allowed homeruns to Tony Perez and Johnny Bench and a walk to Ty Cline with two out in the eighth, which became the winning run.
Moose’s season during the 1971 World Championship campaign started in the rotation, but his work was spotty, possibly due to interruptions as he fulfilled his obligation as a member of the US Marine Corps Reserves. He pitched well down the stretch as Murtaugh used him in long relief and spot starts to win his final four decisions and finished 11-7.
Moose made one relief appearance in the playoffs, coming in for Steve Blass in the club’s opening game 5-4 loss to the Giants, pitching two hitless innings. He also relieved twice in the World Series and was effective following Dock Ellis in Game 1, but gave up five runs in one inning in Game 2. However, with Ellis hurting, Murtaugh chose Moose to start Game 6. He pitched 5+ solid innings, allowing only 1 run; in a game the Bucs lost 3-2 in extra innings.
Moose served as Bruce Kison’s best man the following day as the two helicoptered to Kison’s wedding after the Bucs had won their World Championship, 2-1.
With Bill Virdon replacing Murtaugh in 1972, Moose was placed back in the rotation and went 13-10. He led the staff with 144 strikeouts and posted a fine 2.91 ERA, setting career highs in starts and innings pitched. Moose had, by this stage in his career, improved his control significantly and had developed a fine move to first. His quick move was not enough to stop the running attack of the Big Red Machine. Named to start Game 2 of the NLCS, Moose appeared distracted by the Reds’ speedy base runners and failed to retire a batter, allowing five strait hits before being relieved by Bob Johnson.
Called on to stop the Reds in the ninth inning of the deciding fifth game, Moose entered a tied contest with runners on first and second. He retired the first two batters, but one was on a flyball deep enough to advance pinch runner George Foster to third. With Hal McRae batting for Clay Carroll, Moose threw a pitch, which bounced over catcher Manny Sanguillen to allow the Reds to take the playoffs from the Pirates.
As with most of his teammates, Moose had a substandard 1973 season. He went 12-13 and suffered from arm and knee problems, but it was nothing compared to what he experienced in 1974. Moose started the year in an extremely poor fashion seeming to get little on his pitches. Then his arm started to swell and by the time a blood clot was diagnosed, his arm was twice its usual size. Doctors feared his career might be over and Moose was told he was lucky the clot had not burst, as it could have been fatal. Moose, showing more of the grit, which allowed him to comeback after his infamous wild pitch, began to rehab and made the team in 1975. Further time was needed to recover his effectiveness and Moose went down to AAA and earned a September recall. Moose may have been the Pirates best pitcher that month, allowing only one earned run in 26 innings to serve notice he would be a factor for the team in ’76.
When Dave Giusti was proving ineffective that year, Moose moved into a more prominent role as a reliever and led the team in saves with 10, although by the season’s end Kent Tekulve had taken over the role of closer.
Sadly, shortly after the season while celebrating his 29th birthday, Moose was killed in an automobile accident. The Phillies Dick Allen, also from western Pennsylvania, honored Moose’s memory by wearing an armband as he played in the 1976 NLCS.
Teammate and current Pirate broadcaster Blass still holds warm memories of Moose. “Bob lived his life to the fullest,” Blass said, “We were kind of alike as pitchers, both threw sliders. Bob had great control and as good a pick off move to first as you would see. I still miss him.”
Moose was born in Export, PA, about 15 miles from Forbes Field. He was a three-sport letterman in high school and is considered the greatest athlete in the history of Franklin Regional. Moose pitched six no-hitters there and was signed by the Pirates in 1965. His quick rise through the farm system culminated with a complete game win in his first start with the Bucs in 1967.
Moose made the team as a 20-year-old reliever in 1968. He pitched well as a rookie, sporting a 2.74 ERA and 126 K’s in 171 innings pitched, but the Pirates did not support him well and his record was just 8-12.
In 1969, Moose had his finest season. He went 14-3 to lead the National League in winning percentage (.824) and he fanned almost a batter per inning. Also, his single game highlight came that year, on September 20, when he pitched a 4-0 no-hitter against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium. Such a performance was not completely a surprise given his domination of opposing hitters and the fact he had pitched 7 2/3 hitless innings the year before against the Astros at Forbes Field. Moose’s performance that night was the closes a pitcher ever came to throwing a no-hitter at Forbes. Julio Gotay, a former Pirate, ended the masterful bid with a single.
Moose’s fine season and overpowering slider cemented a spot in the rotation in 1970, but he was less effective, going 11-10 with a 3.98 ERA. Still, Danny Murtaugh had enough confidence in the right-hander to start him in Game 3 of the NLCS with the Bucs down, 2-0. Moose pitched well, but allowed homeruns to Tony Perez and Johnny Bench and a walk to Ty Cline with two out in the eighth, which became the winning run.
Moose’s season during the 1971 World Championship campaign started in the rotation, but his work was spotty, possibly due to interruptions as he fulfilled his obligation as a member of the US Marine Corps Reserves. He pitched well down the stretch as Murtaugh used him in long relief and spot starts to win his final four decisions and finished 11-7.
Moose made one relief appearance in the playoffs, coming in for Steve Blass in the club’s opening game 5-4 loss to the Giants, pitching two hitless innings. He also relieved twice in the World Series and was effective following Dock Ellis in Game 1, but gave up five runs in one inning in Game 2. However, with Ellis hurting, Murtaugh chose Moose to start Game 6. He pitched 5+ solid innings, allowing only 1 run; in a game the Bucs lost 3-2 in extra innings.
Moose served as Bruce Kison’s best man the following day as the two helicoptered to Kison’s wedding after the Bucs had won their World Championship, 2-1.
With Bill Virdon replacing Murtaugh in 1972, Moose was placed back in the rotation and went 13-10. He led the staff with 144 strikeouts and posted a fine 2.91 ERA, setting career highs in starts and innings pitched. Moose had, by this stage in his career, improved his control significantly and had developed a fine move to first. His quick move was not enough to stop the running attack of the Big Red Machine. Named to start Game 2 of the NLCS, Moose appeared distracted by the Reds’ speedy base runners and failed to retire a batter, allowing five strait hits before being relieved by Bob Johnson.Called on to stop the Reds in the ninth inning of the deciding fifth game, Moose entered a tied contest with runners on first and second. He retired the first two batters, but one was on a flyball deep enough to advance pinch runner George Foster to third. With Hal McRae batting for Clay Carroll, Moose threw a pitch, which bounced over catcher Manny Sanguillen to allow the Reds to take the playoffs from the Pirates.
As with most of his teammates, Moose had a substandard 1973 season. He went 12-13 and suffered from arm and knee problems, but it was nothing compared to what he experienced in 1974. Moose started the year in an extremely poor fashion seeming to get little on his pitches. Then his arm started to swell and by the time a blood clot was diagnosed, his arm was twice its usual size. Doctors feared his career might be over and Moose was told he was lucky the clot had not burst, as it could have been fatal. Moose, showing more of the grit, which allowed him to comeback after his infamous wild pitch, began to rehab and made the team in 1975. Further time was needed to recover his effectiveness and Moose went down to AAA and earned a September recall. Moose may have been the Pirates best pitcher that month, allowing only one earned run in 26 innings to serve notice he would be a factor for the team in ’76.
When Dave Giusti was proving ineffective that year, Moose moved into a more prominent role as a reliever and led the team in saves with 10, although by the season’s end Kent Tekulve had taken over the role of closer.
Sadly, shortly after the season while celebrating his 29th birthday, Moose was killed in an automobile accident. The Phillies Dick Allen, also from western Pennsylvania, honored Moose’s memory by wearing an armband as he played in the 1976 NLCS.
Teammate and current Pirate broadcaster Blass still holds warm memories of Moose. “Bob lived his life to the fullest,” Blass said, “We were kind of alike as pitchers, both threw sliders. Bob had great control and as good a pick off move to first as you would see. I still miss him.”
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Tom Fox, Bob's best friend
THOMAS FOX Thomas Fox, a resident of Las Vegas for the past 15 years, passed away suddenly Aug. 18, 2012, with courage and dignity. He was born Sept. 10, 1946 in Pittsburgh. Tom proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. He was a long-time employee of the Federal government and a retired corrections officer in Las Vegas. Anyone who crossed Tom's path knew what a generous person he was. He always put everyone else's needs ahead of his own. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Alberta Fox; beloved daughter, April Lasta; son-in-law, Russ Lasta; adored grandson, Pierson Langley Lasta; brother, Michael Fox; and sister-in-law, Lee Ann Fox, along with their children.August 23, 2012
Tom, you will be so missed by us. You were truly a great friend and we will cherish all of our great memories with you. Thank you for who you were.
Amanda and Vince's pilgrimage to Delmont, PA, to pay our respects to Bob Moose, 4/6/13
The pics and baseball cards laying there were touching. Right when we left, several OTHER people- a family of 5---stopped by! Amanda and I decided to test out her mom's GPS system with a trip to Murrysville and Delmont, PA, so I wanted to include a mecca to Bob Moose's grave. I was 8 years old (1974) when I started collecting baseball cards and his was my first card (or, at least, my first Pirate in my first pack of cards). I was in 5th grade when he died (10/9/76). Since then, I have always been fascinated with his life (and death)- the ultimate tale of triumph and tragedy: career highs and lows, overcoming health issues, then dying on his 29th birthday; quite sad and compelling, indeed. Amanda, who is an empath, said she most definitely felt a presence and we BOTH felt a sense of sorrow briefly come over us at the very same time near the end of our visit. The cemetary where Bob (and extended family) is laid to rest is quite beautiful with an amazing view (Bob's best friend, Tom Fox, who married his widow and who passed away in 2012, lays to rest on the right, while Bob's widow's parents lay to rest on the left [Bob's parents lay to rest at a different cemetary in Export, PA]). With much respect, Vince and Amanda
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Moose, Margaret
Moose, Margaret 84
Export
Margaret "Molly" Moose, 84, of Export, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Redstone Highlands, Murrysville. She was born April 12, 1928, in White Valley, a daughter of the late Paul and Mildred (Rozina) Cardoni. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert R. "Bob" Moose Sr.; two sons, Robert R. "Bob" Moose Jr. and infant son; and a sister, Lillian Zimmerman. Surviving is her loving daughter, Debbie (Joe) Hopper, of Export; cherished granddaughter, April (Russ) Lasta; adored great-grandson, Pierson Lasta; and a daughter-in-law, Alberta Fox, all of Las Vegas, Nev.; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends are welcome from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at WOLFE-VON GIES FUNERAL HOME INC., 5701 Lincoln Ave., Export, 724-327-1400, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Joseph W. Hedden Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Emmanuel Church Cemetery, Export.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
10/9/47...10/9/76...10/9/2012
RIP Bob Moose: 36 years since his passing. He would be 65. 10/9 is a somber day: it is both his birthday and his death day :(
Pirate fans will never forget you.
Pirate fans will never forget you.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
List of Pittsburgh Pirates no-hitters: BOB MOOSE- one of only SIX (1882-2012)!
List of Pittsburgh Pirates no-hitters
Nick Maddox threw the first no-hitter in Pirates history on September 20, 1907; the most recent no-hitter was jointly thrown by Francisco Córdova and Ricardo Rincón on July 12, 1997.[5] Two left-handed starting pitchers have threw no-hitters in franchise history while four were by right-handers. Three no-hitters were thrown at home and three on the road. They threw one in May, one in June, one in July, one in August, and two in September. The longest interval between no-hitters was between the games pitched by Maddox and Cliff Chambers, encompassing 43 years, 7 months, and 16 days from September 20, 1907 till May 6, 1951. Conversely, the shortest interval between no-hitters was between the games pitched by Moose and Dock Ellis, encompassing merely 8 months and 23 days from September 20, 1969 till June 12, 1970.[5] They no-hit the Los Angeles Dodgers (formerly “Brooklyn Superbas”) the most, which occurred twice, which were no-hit by Maddox in 1907 and a combined no-hitter by Córdova and Rincón in 1997. There is one no-hitter which the team allowed at least a run, thrown by Maddox in 1907. There is one no-hitter which had a dramatic finish: Mark Smith hit a game winning three-run home run in the bottom of the tenth inning on July 12, 1997. The most baserunners allowed in a no-hitter was by Ellis (in 1970), who allowed nine. Of the 6 no-hitters, three have been won by a score of 3–0, more common than any other results. The largest margin of victory in a no-hitter was a 3–0 wins by Cliff Chambers in 1951, Bob Moose in 1969, and a combined no-hitter by Córdova and Rincón in 1991. The smallest margin of victory was a 2–1 win by Maddox in 1907.
The umpire is also an integral part of any no-hitter. The task of the umpire in a baseball game is to make any decision "which involves judgment, such as, but not limited to, whether a batted ball is fair or foul, whether a pitch is a strike or a ball, or whether a runner is safe or out… [the umpire's judgment on such matters] is final."[7] Part of the duties of the umpire making calls at home plate includes defining the strike zone, which "is defined as that area over homeplate (sic) the upper limit of which is a horizontal line at the midpoint between the top of the shoulders and the top of the uniform pants, and the lower level is a line at the hollow beneath the kneecap."[7] These calls define every baseball game and are therefore integral to the completion of any no-hitter.[8] A different umpire presided over each of the Pirates' six no-hitters.
The manager is another integral part of any no-hitter. The tasks of the manager is to determine the starting rotation as well as batting order and defensive lineup every game.[9] Managers choosing the right pitcher and right defensive lineup at a right game at a right place at a right time would contribute to a no-hitter.[citation needed] Five different managers have led to the Pirates' six no-hitters.
[edit] List of no-hitters in Pirates history
| ¶ | Indicates a perfect game |
| £ | Pitcher was left-handed |
| * | Member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum |
| # | Date | Pitcher | Final score | Base- runners | Opponent | Catcher | Plate umpire | Manager | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 20, 1907 | Nick Maddox | 2–1 | 2 | Brooklyn Superbas | Jack Boyle | Bill Klem | Fred Clarke |
| [10] |
| 2 | May 6, 1951 | Cliff Chambers£ | 3–0 | 8 | @ Boston Braves | Ed Fitz Gerald | Frank Dascoli | Billy Meyer |
| [11] |
| 3 | September 20, 1969 | Bob Moose | 3–0 | 3 | @ New York Mets | Manny Sanguillen | Augie Donatelli | Larry Shepard |
| [12] |
| 4 | June 12, 1970 | Dock Ellis | 2–0 | 9 | @ San Diego Padres | Jerry May | Tony Venzon | Danny Murtaugh (1) |
| [13] |
| 5 | August 9, 1976 | John Candelaria£ | 2–0 | 3 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Duffy Dyer | Nick Colosi | Danny Murtaugh (2) |
| [14] |
| 6 | July 12, 1997 | Francisco Córdova (9 IP) Ricardo Rincón£ (1 IP) | 3–0 (10) | 4 | Houston Astros | Jason Kendall | Tom Hallion | Gene Lamont |
| [15] |
[edit] See also
[edit] Footnotes
- a The only team without a no-hitter in franchise history is the San Diego Padres.[16]
[edit] References
- ^ "Pittsburgh Pirates Team History & Encyclopedia". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
- ^ "Pittsburgh Pirates Franchise History". ESPN. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/alltime/franchise?team=PIT. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
- ^ a b "MLB Miscellany: Rules, regulations and statistics". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/about_mlb/rules_regulations.jsp. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
- ^ Kurkjian, Tim (June 29, 2008). "No-hit win makes no sense, except in baseball". ESPN. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=kurkjian_tim&id=3465888. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
- ^ a b c "Pittsburgh Pirates on Baseball Almanac". Baseball Almanac. http://www.baseball-almanac.com/teams/pirates.shtml. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
- ^ "Perfection". Café Hayek. June 3, 2010. http://cafehayek.com/2010/06/perfection.html. Retrieved 2011-02-12.
- ^ a b "Umpires: Rules of Interest". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/umpires/rules_interest.jsp. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
- ^ Bronson, Eric. Baseball and Philosophy: Thinking Outside the Batter's Box, Pgs 98–99. ISBN 0-8126-9556-9. http://books.google.com/books?id=Zc11bf7iopcC&pg=PA98&lpg=PA98&dq=%22Wes+Curry%22+baseball&source=web&ots=hMgAtUNlQf&sig=2NEAG3A0vsMtykgkBgXLt7uiBkU&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=7&ct=result. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
- ^ "Manager". Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manager_(baseball). Retrieved November 27, 2010.
- ^ "1907 Pirates Schedule, Box Scores, and Splits". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/1907-schedule-scores.shtml. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
- ^ "May 6, 1951 Pittsburgh Pirates at Boston Braves Box Score and Play by Play". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BSN/BSN195105062.shtml. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
- ^ "September 20, 1969 Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets Box Score and Play by Play". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYN/NYN196909200.shtml. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
- ^ "June 12, 1970 Pittsburgh Pirates at San Diego Padres Box Score and Play by Play". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SDN/SDN197006121.shtml. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
- ^ "August 9, 1976 Los Angeles Dodgers at Pittsburgh Pirates Box Score and Play by Play". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/PIT/PIT197608090.shtml. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
- ^ "July 12, 1997 Houston Astros at Pittsburgh Pirates Box Score and Play by Play". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/PIT/PIT199707120.shtml. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
- ^ "No Hitters Chronologically". Retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. http://www.retrosheet.org/nohit_chrono.htm. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Bob Moose and pine tar (8/29/68)
http://www.cleveland.com/budshaw/index.ssf/2012/07/for_the_freedom_of_eats_and_dw.html
We have joked about Tim McCarver's sometimes overwrought analysis but he delivers some great lines. Case in point -- when the discussion turned to pitchers using pine tar to grip the baseball this past week, McCarver said of former Pirates right-hander Bob Moose, "If you shook hands with him before November, you took him home with you."
Research "Bob Moose and pine tar" and you come across a game against the Cardinals when Moose was a 20-year-old rookie. The gunk was so thick, the ump sent him to the clubhouse to wash his hands.
Said Cardinals manager Red Schoendist, "He had so much pine tar on his hands his fingers stuck together once . . ."
So much for the split-finger fastball.
http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1978&dat=19680830&id=jmQiAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FqwFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2909,6431585
http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1350&dat=19680830&id=Dk8xAAAAIBAJ&sjid=owEEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7297,124731
http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1144&dat=19680829&id=reQeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3k8EAAAAIBAJ&pg=3934,6060190
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Big deal! He only did this once and, as Pirate manager Larry Shepherd said, he was just a kid learning life in the big leagues. Gaylord Perry, Joe Niekro, and other great pitchers "cheated" on a REGULAR basis for years!
We have joked about Tim McCarver's sometimes overwrought analysis but he delivers some great lines. Case in point -- when the discussion turned to pitchers using pine tar to grip the baseball this past week, McCarver said of former Pirates right-hander Bob Moose, "If you shook hands with him before November, you took him home with you."
Research "Bob Moose and pine tar" and you come across a game against the Cardinals when Moose was a 20-year-old rookie. The gunk was so thick, the ump sent him to the clubhouse to wash his hands.
Said Cardinals manager Red Schoendist, "He had so much pine tar on his hands his fingers stuck together once . . ."
So much for the split-finger fastball.
http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1978&dat=19680830&id=jmQiAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FqwFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2909,6431585
http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1350&dat=19680830&id=Dk8xAAAAIBAJ&sjid=owEEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7297,124731
http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1144&dat=19680829&id=reQeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3k8EAAAAIBAJ&pg=3934,6060190
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Big deal! He only did this once and, as Pirate manager Larry Shepherd said, he was just a kid learning life in the big leagues. Gaylord Perry, Joe Niekro, and other great pitchers "cheated" on a REGULAR basis for years!
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