Bill Virdon

Born on today's date, Bill Virdon.

"I don't believe it. Lou Brock could not make that play again - even on instant replay."

Harvey Haddix

On this date in 1959, Harvey Haddix of the Pirates takes a perfect game into the 13th inning against the Braves only to lose 1-0.

"A pitcher does this once in a lifetime - once in baseball - and we can't win the game for him?" - teammate Bill Virdon

Danny Murtaugh

On this date in 1973, Danny Murtaugh takes over as manager of the Pirates from the fired Bill Virdon.

"Why certainly I'd like to have that fellow who hits a home run every time at bat, who strikes out every opposing batter when he's pitching, who throws strikes to any base or the plate when he's playing outfield and who's always thinking about two innings ahead just what he'll do to baffle the other team. Any manager would want a guy like that playing for him. The only trouble is to get him to put down his cup of beer and come down out of the stands and do these things." 

Bill Virdon

On this date in 1975, Bill Virdon replaces recently fired Preston Gomez as manager of the Astros.

"I don't believe it. Lou Brock could not have made that play again - even on instant replay."

Harvey Haddix

On this date in 1959, Harvey Haddix of the Pirates takes a perfect game into the 13th inning against the Braves only to lose 1-0.

"A pitcher does this once in a lifetime - once in baseball - and we can't win the game for him." - teammate Bill Virdon

Danny Murtaugh

On this date in 1973, Danny Murtaugh takes over as manager of the Pirates from fired Bill Virdon.

"A bad call in baseball is one that goes against you."

Bill Virdon

On this date in 1975, Bill Virdon replaces recently fired Preston Gomex as manager of the Astros.

"I don't believe it. Lou Brock could not make that play again - even on instant replay."

Harvey Haddix

Born on today's date, Harvey Haddix.

"A pitcher does this once in a lifetime - once in baseball - and we can't win the game for him." - teammate Bill Virdon on the May 26, 1959 game where Haddix pitched a perfect game for 12 2/3 innings only to lose to the Braves