April 1st 1985, Baseball changed forever. Thank you, Sports Illustrated, George Plimpton: where have gone Sidd Finch?

Summary: April 1st, 1985: A glimpse of what could have been: Sports Illustrated published a 13 – Page profile on a mysterious pitcher the New York Mets signed, Sidd Finch (written by hall of fame writer George Plimpton). Plimpton report’s the Mets have found the future: Sidd Finch’s fastball been clocked at 168 mph. O’shit, can he control it? Who is he? Mr. Sidd Finch, 23 years old: background unknown, possible a graduate of Yale University. Speculation: working on a government, project that recently ended. Given clearance to play baseball. Plimpton’s well written, 13 -page story revealed everything about Sidd Finch: good; bad; ugly; - and a deep sadness inside the young man that would change the course of his life and baseballs forever.