Former Cardinal/Astros Bob Forsch dies

Castor27 · Nov 4, 2011

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ST. LOUIS -- Former Cardinals right-hander Bob Forsch, who had two no-hitters to his credit and threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 7 of the World Series just last week, has died.

Cardinals spokesman Brian Bartow said Forsch died Thursday at his home near Tampa, Fla. A cause was not immediately known. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Forsch's wife, Jan, said her 61-year-old husband suffered an aneurysm in his chest.

Forsch's death came six days after he threw out the first pitch prior to Game 7 in St. Louis on Oct. 28. The Cardinals beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win their 11th championship.

Forsch won 163 games for the Cardinals from 1974 to 1988, trailing only Bob Gibson and Jesse Haines, before ending his career in Houston in 1989. He threw no-hitters in 1978 and 1983, the only Cardinals pitcher to accomplish the feat twice.

His career record is 168-136. Forsch had his best season in 1977, when he went 20-7 with a 3.48 ERA and eight complete games. He won 10 or more games 11 times.

Forsch's brother, Ken, pitched in the majors from 1970 to 1986.
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Major Malcontent · Nov 8, 2011

RIP Bob, I remember Ken Forsch better.....But Bob was a good solid pro, especially in his Cardinals years.

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