Books and articles about Sonny Siebert

Drafted by both the Indians and the NBA St. Louis Hawks, Siebert was an outfielder his first two pro seasons before taking the mound in 1960. A late bloomer, he developed control and a devastating curveball, and blossomed with 16-8 records in both 1965 and 1966. His .667 winning percentage in '66 led the AL. He no-hit the Senators that June 10, and threw two scoreless innings in the All-Star Game.

After two injury-marred seasons, Siebert went to the Red Sox in a controversial but beneficial 1969 trade for Ken Harrelson. He led Boston's starters in winning percentage in 1970 and 1971, going 15-8 and 16-10. He dropped to 12-12 in 1972 after he injured an ankle climbing rocks at the seashore. Pitching for St. Louis on September 11, 1974, he beat the Mets in the second-longest game, by innings (25), in NL history. Siebert hit six of his 12 career home runs in 1971, including two in one game. (ME)