Astros Legend Series: Ken Forsch
The Legend Series is a series of interviews with Astros stars of the past, conducted by Craig Larson Jr. We debut our Legends Series with pitcher Ken Forsch, who helped guide the Astros to their first postseason appearance in 1980. Q: Let’s begin with the no-hitter you threw early on in the 1979 season.
What […]
HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 8: Pitcher Ken Forsch #43 of the Houston Astros proudly displays the headline after he no-hit the Atlanta Braves the night before on April 8, 1979 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images) The Legend Series is a series of interviews with Astros stars of the past, conducted by Craig Larson Jr. We debut our Legends Series with pitcher Ken Forsch, who helped guide the Astros to their first postseason appearance in 1980.
Q: Let’s begin with the no-hitter you threw early on in the 1979 season. What do you remember most about it? A: You know what’s funny is that day, I almost had to miss my start.
I had to beg the staff to let me go out there and take my turn. In spring training, I had developed a spider bite and my left elbow had swelled up with a lot of fluid. They were concerned about me pitching, but thank goodness I did.