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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Drugs / Sports Dock Ellis & The LSD No-No

Posted by Ezra Ace Caraeff on Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 11:36 AM

I don't think there will ever be a greater sports-related, or drug-releated, story than the tale of Doc Ellis. A former pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Ellis is famous for being one of the handful of professional athletes to have thrown a no-hitter in the big leagues.

Oh yeah, he pitched that no-hitter while high on LSD!!!!!

Now thanks to No Mas, there is this gorgeous animated clip that documents Ellis' wild pitching, and tripping, performance. It's a fantastic video, complete with music by Rufus Thomas, that is mandatory viewing for both sports fans, and those who enjoy ridiculous stories about hallucinogenic drugs.

 

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Agree. For a few years now, I've had this card on my dresser to commemorate this achievement, and inspire me in my daily life:

http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/therundow…
Posted by Commenty Colin on November 12, 2009 at 11:39 AM · Report
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That is great.
Posted by Abusive on November 12, 2009 at 2:21 PM · Report
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That man is my new hero. Hell YES I'd watch baseball again if I knew I might see a player tripping out and intentionally hitting batters. All kinds of awesome
Posted by McAngryPants on November 12, 2009 at 3:10 PM · Report
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i agree with this on all levels
Posted by Gershtown on November 12, 2009 at 3:41 PM · Report
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Ezra, you just made my evening.
Posted by real_life on November 12, 2009 at 6:53 PM · Report
6
Great clip.
Posted by Matt Davis on November 13, 2009 at 1:29 PM · Report
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Do you read TrueHoop too?
Posted by Jimmy the Tiger on November 13, 2009 at 9:08 PM · Report

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