Luis Tiant

Born on today's date, Luis Tiant.

"The fastball is the best pitch in baseball. It's like having five pitches if you move it around."

Luis Tiant

Born on this date, Luis Tiant.

"It looks like Tiant has another pitch. Now he has about fifty." - Thurman Munson

Luis Tiant

On this date in 1978, Luis Tiant wins his 200th major league game as the Red Sox beat the Angels 4-2.

"The fastball is the best pitch in baseball. It's like having five pitches if you move it around."

Bill Lee

On this date in 1971 after relieving starter Luis Tiant in the first inning, Bill Lee pitches 8 1/3 innings in relief allowing just two hits leading the Red Sox to a 7-4 victory over the Orioles.

"I do believe in an afterlife. I believe that you come back as whatever you've abused in the previous life, and get processed into a Zig Zag or something. You'll be a wrapper. Maybe a tree's whole goal in life is to get smoked." - 1980 "High Times" magazine interview

Luis Tiant

Born on today's date, Luis Tiant.

"It looks like Tiant has added another pitch. Now he has about fifty." - Thurman Munson

Luis Tiant

On this date in 1964, Luis Tiant debuts with a 4-hit, 11-strikeout 3-0 win for Cleveland at Yankee Stadium.

"The fastball is the best pitch in baseball. It's like having five pitches if you move it around."

Luis Tiant

Born on today's date, Luis Tiant.

"It looks like Tiant has added another pitch. Now he has about fifty." - Thurman Munson

He spells his name wrong though. This kid spells it right .