Late-1960s Orioles starter Tom Phoebus passed away on September 5, 2019 at age 77.
Phoebus joined the Orioles at the start of 1967 and won 14, 15, and 14 games in '67, '68, and '69, which helped bridge the gap during the 2 years Jim Palmer was rehabbing in the minors, as well as covering for Wally Bunker's injuries. (In 1969 Palmer rejoined the O's and Mike Cuellar was acquired.)
Tom also pitched a no-hitter in 1968. His last contribution to the Orioles was as a trade chip that brought Pat Dobson to Baltimore before the 1971 season.
After his baseball career he became a teacher.
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I remember how excited I was when I heard he had pitched his no-hitter. I was new to Houston and keeping an Astros scrapbook in those days but the clipping from his gem went into it as well.
RIP
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