What began as a routine May game stretched into 19 innings, leaving Whitey Herzog scrambling for anyone who could fill the next role. By the end, a starting pitcher was in the outfield, a utility infielder was on the mound, and one swing finally decided one of baseball's strangest marathons.
🕵️ Inside The Original Newspaper Coverage you’ll learn:
Why a starting pitcher ended up in left field.
Which infielder baffled hitters on the mound.
The hit that finally ended the marathon.
🕵️ Replay Today: August 4, 1966
Travel back 60 years ago to the day, and experience baseball as fans saw it that day with one original newspaper page featuring:
New York vs California in see saw battle
late inning comeback for Mets
which Tiger nicknamed a teammate “coyote” and why
The Full Story Is In The Original Coverage
The headlines, box scores, league leaders, and details modern recaps often leave behind are waiting below.
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