Animation: Pitcher Dock Ellis' LSD-fueled no-hitter

Long-time readers of TDR know the story of major league pitcher Dock Ellis, famous for the no-hitter he threw on acid and speed in the ‘70s.

Here, animator James Blagden brings the story to life hilariously, produced by American Public Media’s Nielle Alel & Donell Alexander, featuring classic track “Do the Push and Pull” parts 1 and 2 by Rufus Thomas from Stax Records 1970.

Ellis died at age 63 in 2008. We miss you, Dock.