Where were you when Culver pitched his no hitter - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

redsupport · 02-08-2007, 05:13 PM

It is permanently etched in my cerebral cortical sulci and gyri almost as significant as the Kennedy assassination

macro · 02-08-2007, 05:28 PM

I was most likely playing with Tonka trucks on a small pile of dirt in my parents' back yard, completely unaware that the Cincinnati Reds even existed.

redsmetz · 02-08-2007, 05:31 PM

I was getting ready for going into the 8th grade and having a blast with my baby brother was a month and a half old when Culver pitched it. I remember my brother's reaction, something like "goo goo".

redsupport · 02-08-2007, 05:38 PM

Were you playing with Tomko trucks?

Falls City Beer · 02-08-2007, 05:41 PM

Crapping my pants. I mean diaper.

indy_dave00 · 02-08-2007, 05:45 PM

I listened to the game. Vividly remember Reds broadcasters joking next day the Philadelphia's official scorekeeper had announced prior to next days game that he was changing an error on ball Richie Allen reached on to a hit.

George Culver is a perfect example of a No-Hitter being luck more than skill, he was a journeyman at best pitcher.

mth123 · 02-08-2007, 08:27 PM

I remember sitting in a car with my dad in the parking lot of some store while my mom shopped inside. We listened on the radio of our car.

Heath · 02-08-2007, 09:28 PM

my dad wasn't even legal drinking age yet.

marcshoe · 02-08-2007, 09:48 PM

Waiting to start first grade in a couple of months. People were still talking about it when I was old enough to follow the Reds, though, the same way they talked about Jim Merritt winning 20 with an ERA over 4. In other words, they regarded it as a fluke.

LINEDRIVER · 02-08-2007, 11:04 PM

Culver's no-hitter. Where was I? In the summer of '68 and as a fourteen-year-old, I was perfecting my wiffleball curve or my swing. I would use that black electrical tape on the ball to keep it from busting at the seams and to put more weight on one side of the ball than on the other side. Our backyard was perfect for wiffleball and there is no better feeling than jacking your brother's best pitch for a monstrous homerun. It's all about the bragging rights, ya know?

Remembering Merritt & Culver

I recall thinking Merritt's 4+ ERA as somewhat of an embarrassment to us Reds' fans. lol

However, now looking into it and looking back at it...........

After Merritt won his 20th game of the '70 season on Aug 26 in Philadelphia, the left-hander's ERA stood at 3.86. He made 4 more starts that season. Shoulder problems were in high gear in September. He made just 3 starts in September and did not pitch from September 9th thru September 25th. His 3 starts in September totaled just 7 innings. That rotten Sept swelled his ERA to 4.08 on the year. Merritt's arm miseries continued into the 1971 season. He won only ONE game that season.

GEORGE CULVER

The 25-year-old Culver was probably surprised as anybody that he was able to toss a no-hitter against the Phillies on July 29, 1968 in Philadelphia. Why? He went to the mound with a stomach ache and an ingrown toenail.

Philadelphia scored their only run of the game in the second-inning when Phillies' third-baseman Richie Allen reached second base after a pair of errors by Reds' thirdbaseman Tony Perez and shortstop Woody Woodward. Allen eventually scored on a sac fly by Cookie Rojas. The Reds won the game, 6-1. Culver's no-no evened up his record at 9-9. The Reds won the first game of that Monday doubleheader, 7-6, with reliever Ted Abernathy picking up the victory.

I seem to remember Culver getting more than his fair share of media attention in his days with Cincinnati because he was known to spend a big chunk of change on clothes. He was a sharp dresser.

redsupport · 02-08-2007, 11:10 PM

plus the Reds got the redoubtable , puissant, Fred Whitfield the key player in the galaxy

reds44 · 02-08-2007, 11:11 PM

I wasn't alive.

George Anderson · 02-08-2007, 11:18 PM

I was exactly one month from being born, and I am sure so eagerly anticipating being a Cincinnati Reds fan for life!!

In fact I would have been wearing a Reds hat in my mothers uterus if they let me.

redsupport · 02-08-2007, 11:37 PM

Even though you were in utero could you sense Culver's command that evening?

George Anderson · 02-08-2007, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redsupport

Even though you were in utero could you sense Culver's command that evening?

Mom told me she turned the radio up real loud so I could hear!!

02-08-2007, 05:13 PM	#1
redsupport Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,783	Where were you when Culver pitched his no hitter It is permanently etched in my cerebral cortical sulci and gyri almost as significant as the Kennedy assassination

02-08-2007, 05:28 PM	#2
macro Just The Big Picture Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: The Bluegrass State Posts: 6,150	Re: Where were you when Culver pitched his no hitter I was most likely playing with Tonka trucks on a small pile of dirt in my parents' back yard, completely unaware that the Cincinnati Reds even existed.

02-08-2007, 05:31 PM	#3
redsmetz Redsmetz Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winton Place Posts: 10,529	Re: Where were you when Culver pitched his no hitter I was getting ready for going into the 8th grade and having a blast with my baby brother was a month and a half old when Culver pitched it. I remember my brother's reaction, something like "goo goo".

02-08-2007, 05:38 PM	#4
redsupport Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,783	Re: Where were you when Culver pitched his no hitter Were you playing with Tomko trucks?

02-08-2007, 05:41 PM	#5
Falls City Beer Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 24,098	Re: Where were you when Culver pitched his no hitter Crapping my pants. I mean diaper.

02-08-2007, 05:45 PM	#6
indy_dave00 Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: indiana Posts: 1,222	Re: Where were you when Culver pitched his no hitter I listened to the game. Vividly remember Reds broadcasters joking next day the Philadelphia's official scorekeeper had announced prior to next days game that he was changing an error on ball Richie Allen reached on to a hit. George Culver is a perfect example of a No-Hitter being luck more than skill, he was a journeyman at best pitcher.

02-08-2007, 08:27 PM	#7
mth123 The Big Dog Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 12,914	Re: Where were you when Culver pitched his no hitter I remember sitting in a car with my dad in the parking lot of some store while my mom shopped inside. We listened on the radio of our car.

02-08-2007, 09:28 PM	#8
Heath This one's for you Edd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dayton Area Posts: 8,471	Re: Where were you when Culver pitched his no hitter my dad wasn't even legal drinking age yet. __________________ Some people play baseball. Baseball plays Jay Bruce.

02-08-2007, 09:48 PM	#9
marcshoe Ex-tixe Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Just past Mars Posts: 4,528	Re: Where were you when Culver pitched his no hitter Waiting to start first grade in a couple of months. People were still talking about it when I was old enough to follow the Reds, though, the same way they talked about Jim Merritt winning 20 with an ERA over 4. In other words, they regarded it as a fluke.

02-08-2007, 11:04 PM	#10
LINEDRIVER Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,975	Re: Where were you when Culver pitched his no hitter Culver's no-hitter. Where was I? In the summer of '68 and as a fourteen-year-old, I was perfecting my wiffleball curve or my swing. I would use that black electrical tape on the ball to keep it from busting at the seams and to put more weight on one side of the ball than on the other side. Our backyard was perfect for wiffleball and there is no better feeling than jacking your brother's best pitch for a monstrous homerun. It's all about the bragging rights, ya know? Remembering Merritt & Culver I recall thinking Merritt's 4+ ERA as somewhat of an embarrassment to us Reds' fans. lol However, now looking into it and looking back at it........... After Merritt won his 20th game of the '70 season on Aug 26 in Philadelphia, the left-hander's ERA stood at 3.86. He made 4 more starts that season. Shoulder problems were in high gear in September. He made just 3 starts in September and did not pitch from September 9th thru September 25th. His 3 starts in September totaled just 7 innings. That rotten Sept swelled his ERA to 4.08 on the year. Merritt's arm miseries continued into the 1971 season. He won only ONE game that season. GEORGE CULVER The 25-year-old Culver was probably surprised as anybody that he was able to toss a no-hitter against the Phillies on July 29, 1968 in Philadelphia. Why? He went to the mound with a stomach ache and an ingrown toenail. Philadelphia scored their only run of the game in the second-inning when Phillies' third-baseman Richie Allen reached second base after a pair of errors by Reds' thirdbaseman Tony Perez and shortstop Woody Woodward. Allen eventually scored on a sac fly by Cookie Rojas. The Reds won the game, 6-1. Culver's no-no evened up his record at 9-9. The Reds won the first game of that Monday doubleheader, 7-6, with reliever Ted Abernathy picking up the victory. I seem to remember Culver getting more than his fair share of media attention in his days with Cincinnati because he was known to spend a big chunk of change on clothes. He was a sharp dresser. Last edited by LINEDRIVER; 02-08-2007 at 11:34 PM.

02-08-2007, 11:10 PM	#11
redsupport Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,783	Re: Where were you when Culver pitched his no hitter plus the Reds got the redoubtable , puissant, Fred Whitfield the key player in the galaxy

02-08-2007, 11:18 PM	#13
George Anderson Beer is good!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 4,184	Re: Where were you when Culver pitched his no hitter I was exactly one month from being born, and I am sure so eagerly anticipating being a Cincinnati Reds fan for life!! In fact I would have been wearing a Reds hat in my mothers uterus if they let me. __________________ "Boys, I'm one of those umpires that misses 'em every once in a while so if it's close, you'd better hit it." Cal Hubbard

02-08-2007, 11:37 PM	#14
redsupport Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,783	Re: Where were you when Culver pitched his no hitter Even though you were in utero could you sense Culver's command that evening?

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