Full Name: Robert Herbert Forsch
Profession: Baseball Pitcher
Biography: Bob Forsch was an American baseball pitcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1974-1988) and Houston Astros (1988-1989). Forsch was a member of the 1982 World Series Champion team, as well as a National League pennant winner in 1985 and 1987.
Forsch's records during his career include ranking fourth for the Cardinals with 163 victories and pitching two no-hitters, first in 1978 and then in 1983. His brother, Ken Forsch, was also a professional baseball pitcher who played for the Houston Astros and the California Angels, and who pitched a no-hitter in 1979.
Born: January 13, 1950
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, USA
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Died: November 3, 2011 (aged 61)
Cause of Death: A thoracic aortic aneurysm
Historical Events
- 1978-04-16 Cardinals' Bob Forsch no-hits Philadelphia Phillies, 5-0, in St. Louis
- 1979-04-07 Houston Astro Ken Forsch no-hits Atlanta Braves, 6-0, becoming with his brother Bob Forsch the only MLB siblings to accomplish the feat
- 1983-09-26 Cardinals' Bob Forsch pitches 2nd career no-hitter, beating Montreal Expos 3-0, in St. Louis
- 1986-08-10 Pitcher Bob Forsch grand slams to lead Cardinals to a 5-4 win over Pittsburgh Pirates, in St. Louis
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