Nelson Briles

Positions: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R
Height: 71 Weight: 195
Born: Thursday, August 05, 1943 in Dorris, CA USA
Died: 2 13 2005 in Orlando, FL USA
Debut: 4/19/1965
Last Game: 9/13/1978
Full Name: Nelson Kelley Briles

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September 17, 1967

Johnny Bench batting against the Cardinals at Crosley Field.

October 4, 1967

Full Radio Broadcast 1967 World Series Game 3 Boston Red Sox vs St Louis Cardinals

October 3, 1968

Mickey Lolich hits only homerun of career in 1968 World Series victory

May 26, 1969

Hank Aaron becomes 3rd player to reach 500 Doubles and Homeruns

January 29, 1971

Pirates and Cardinals make 4 player deal the trade is key to 1971 Championship

October 14, 1971

Nelson Briles of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws a two-hit shutout against the Baltimore Orioles for a 4 – 0 victory which gives the Pirates a 3-2 edge in the World Series.

February 13, 2005

Pitcher Nelson Briles dies at age 61 in Orlando, Florida, after suffering a heart attack