April 1st, 1985, Baseball changed forever. Where have you gone, Sidd Finch?

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 reports; Mets have found the
future: Sidd Finch’s fastball clocked at 168 mph. O’shit, can he
control it? Who is he? Mr. Sidd Finch, 23 years old: background
unknown, possibly a graduate of Yale University. Speculation:
working on a government project that recently ended, 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. S.I. 4/1/85 article;
https://www.si.com/mlb/2014/10/15/curious-case-sidd-finch