Gil Dobie
December 20th, 2008, 11:52 AM
Colorful Pirates pitcher, RIP
Link (http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/36490414.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD 3aPc:_Yyc:aUUr)
Dock Ellis, who infamously claimed he pitched a no-hitter for Pittsburgh under the influence of LSD and later fiercely spoke out against drug and alcohol addiction, died Friday. He was 63.
Ellis died in California from a liver ailment, former agent Tom Reich said.
"I've been in this business for 40 years and there was never a more standup guy," Reich said.
Ellis' death was first reported by ESPN.com.
Ellis went 138-119 with a 3.46 ERA from 1968-79, spending most of his career with the Pirates.
Link (http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/36490414.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD 3aPc:_Yyc:aUUr)
Dock Ellis, who infamously claimed he pitched a no-hitter for Pittsburgh under the influence of LSD and later fiercely spoke out against drug and alcohol addiction, died Friday. He was 63.
Ellis died in California from a liver ailment, former agent Tom Reich said.
"I've been in this business for 40 years and there was never a more standup guy," Reich said.
Ellis' death was first reported by ESPN.com.
Ellis went 138-119 with a 3.46 ERA from 1968-79, spending most of his career with the Pirates.