Today is the 47th anniversary of Dock Ellis throwing a no-hitter while on acid. As I’ve said several times in the past, the wonder and majesty of Ellis’ accomplishment is not about how weird and crazy ...

In the 1971 Midsummer Classic, the Pittsburgh Pirates' Dock Ellis squared off against Vida Blue of the Oakland Athletics. The game was the first time two black pitchers started an All-Star Game.

Dock Ellis is one of the most memorable characters to ever play baseball. He challenged the baseball establishment, but always had impeccable stye. Ellis nowadays is mainly known as the pitcher who ...