Sports Beat, Talkin Sports Doc Ellis Pitches NO Hitter On LSD

The art of throwing a no hitter is difficult enough as there are many factors that come into play for this to happen, but on June 12th, 1970, not only did a no hitter happen but by the most unusual circumstances. Pitcher Doc Ellis who graced the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates was under the influence of LSD when on that day, not realizing he was to pitch the game,. took what he called a "Greenie": and proceeded to make history as the young but troubled ace of the Pirates staff would defiy all odds and throw a no hitter against the San Diego Padres. How could this happen? why, where, when, etc, well, join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the events that transpired that June evenin g when Doc Ellis threw his miraculous no hitter.