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No. 1959.05.26
1959
May 26
Pitching Disasters1959
Twelve Perfect Innings
Harvey Haddix retired 36 batters in a row and lost in the thirteenth. Joe Adcock's ball cleared the fence, and the next day the league president made it a double.
Pittsburgh Pirates · Milwaukee Braves
No. 1951.10.03
1951
October 3
Pitching Disasters1951
The Shot Heard 'Round the World
Bobby Thomson's pennant-winning homer off Ralph Branca is one of the famous swings in the sport. The Giants had stolen the sign.
New York Giants · Brooklyn Dodgers
Promotions & Ballpark Events1951
Eddie Gaedel Walks
Bill Veeck sent 3-foot-7 Eddie Gaedel to the plate in a child's uniform. Gaedel walked on four pitches. The league voided the contract the next day.
St. Louis Browns · Detroit Tigers
No. 1946.10.15
1946
October 15
Baserunning Blunders1946
Slaughter Scores from First
Enos Slaughter scored from first on Harry Walker's double in Game 7. The relay went through Johnny Pesky, who said he hesitated. Later viewings say the run was coming anyway.
St. Louis Cardinals · Boston Red Sox