Baseball Autograph Of The Week: Ken Forsch & Bob Forsch

Autograph Of The Week: Ken Forsch & Bob Forsch

On April 7, 1979, Ken Forsch was pitching for the Houston Astros and threw a 6-0 no hitter versus the Atlanta Braves. This was the earliest no-hitter thrown to date in Major League history!

Approximately one year earlier, Bob Forsch, Ken's brother, tossed a no-hitter as well making this duo the first of its kind in Major League history thus Baseball Almanac is pleased to honor both brothers with an Autograph of the Week selection!

"In the seventh inning, I smelled it. I figured that my rhythm was going so well there was no way they were going to get a hit." - Ken Forsch

Ken Forsch Autograph

Card
1978 Topps

Card Number
181

Pen
Blue Sharpie

Notes
Play Ball game on back.

Bob Forsch Autograph

Card
1975 Topps

Card Number
51

Pen
Black Sharpie

Notes
Rookie card.

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Ken Forsch and Bob Forsch were the first brothers to ever pitch no-hitter games on the Major League level.

On April 16, 1978, Bob Forsch threw his no hitter while playing with St. Louis and won versus Philadelphia 5-0.

Did you know that on June 21, 1973, Ken Forsch gave up Dave Winfield's first career home run?

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