Glenn Abbott
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William Glenn Abbott
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 6", Weight 200 lb.
- School University of Central Arkansas
- Debut July 29, 1973
- Final Game August 8, 1984
- Born February 16, 1951 in Little Rock, AR USA
[edit] Biographical Information
On September 28, 1975, Glenn Abbott pitched 1/9 of a no-hitter over the California Angels on the last day of the regular season, relieving Vida Blue, who threw the first five innings. Abbott retired Ike Hampton, Jerry Remy, and Dave Chalk in order in the sixth inning before being replaced by Paul Lindblad (seventh inning) and Rollie Fingers (eighth and ninth innings). This was the first four-pitcher combined no-hitter in Major League history.
Primarily wore number 17.
- 1999 Pitching Coach Midland Rockhounds
- 2000-2002 Pitching coach Modesto A's
- 2003-2004 Pitching coach Oklahoma RedHawks
- 2005 Pitching coach Spokane Indians
- 2006 Pitching coach Mobile BayBears
- 2007 Pitching coach San Antonio Missions
- 2008 Pitching coach Portland Beavers
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 200 Inings Pitched Seasons: 2 (1977 & 1980)
- Won a World Series with the Oakland Athletics in 1974 (he did not play in the World Series)
