RIP Ken Holtzman.

RIP Ken Holtzman.
by G.K.Chesterton (2024-04-16 13:26:00)
Edited on 2024-04-16 13:27:42

In reply to: RIP Whitey Herzog (link) posted by sprack

Things I didn't know or forgot.

* Winningest Jewish pitcher of all-time.
* Homered in the 1974 World Series (the bat boy at the plate is apparently MC Hammer), picking up three rings with the A's.

The link below has a very good write-up on Holtzman.

Click here for link at https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/ken-holtzman-passes-a

Replies:

And threw 2 no-hitters for the Cubs - sprack 2024-04-16 13:27:32
- I was at the first one with grandpa. It must have been - rick 2024-04-16 17:16:26
  - 20,000 tickets for sale on day of game--a Brickhouse line... - Scoop80 2024-04-16 17:43:14
    - Oh! Oh! I know this one! - sprack 2024-04-16 18:07:05
      - Correct--he was their interim pitching coach in '19... - Scoop80 2024-04-16 20:23:37
- I recall them both... - Scoop80 2024-04-16 15:59:32