• The Greatest Baseball Game You Never Heard Of

  • Apr 17 2025
  • Length: 11 mins
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The Greatest Baseball Game You Never Heard Of

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  • Relive the greatest baseball game you've never heard of, featuring classic matchups and legendary pitcher Warren Spahn in the 1963 MLB season.

    Join Peter Lemieux from Rounding Third as he recounts an extraordinary baseball game from July 2nd, 1963. On an ordinary Tuesday night, the Milwaukee Braves' 42-year-old ace Warren Spahn faced off against the San Francisco Giants' young star Juan Marichal in a historic 16-inning duel. Both Hall of Fame pitchers delivered epic performances, with Marichal eventually edging out Spahn after Willie Mays hit a walk-off home run. Discover why this game, unheralded at the time on the East Coast, stands out in baseball history. Learn about the remarkable careers of both pitchers and the unforgettable moments that unfolded on this average day in baseball. Subscribe for more captivating baseball stories and share your own memorable baseball events!

    00:00 Introduction and Today's Story 00:43 Setting the Scene: July 2nd, 1963 02:27 The Pitchers: Warren Spahn and Juan Marichal 04:28 The Game Unfolds: Innings 1 to 9 05:51 Extra Innings Drama 07:26 Historical Significance and Conclusion

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