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Bob Forsch

Played For
St. Louis Cardinals (1974-1988)
Houston Astros (1988-1989)

Born
Robert Herbert Forsch was born on January 13, 1950, in Sacramento, CA.

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  P

Primary Team:  SLN

College:  Sacramento CC

Major League Debut
July 7, 1974

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Hall of Fame Voting
Year Election Votes Pct
1995 BBWAA 2 .4%

No-Hitter
4/16/1978: For STL (N) vs. PHI (N), 5-0 at STL. 9 innings pitched.
9/26/1983: For STL (N) vs. MON (N), 3-0 at STL. 9 innings pitched.

Post-Season Appearances
1982 National League Championship Series
1982 World Series
1985 National League Championship Series
1985 World Series
1987 National League Championship Series
1987 World Series

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