1967 07-11 All Star Game

The 1967 All-Star Game at Anaheim Stadium unfolded as one of the most historic and thrilling contests in baseball history, culminating in a 15-inning, 2-1 victory for the National League—the longest All-Star Game ever played. With the National League holding a 19-17 edge in All-Star history and riding a four-game winning streak, the American League faced mounting pressure, exacerbated by key injuries to stars Al Kaline and Frank Robinson. Juan Marichal started strong, setting the tone with a dominant first inning, while Richie Allen’s leadoff home run in the second gave the National League an early 1-0 lead. Despite strong individual efforts from Harmon Killebrew and Carl Yastrzemski, the American League remained scoreless through five and a half innings. The game remained tied 1-1 through 14 innings, marked by flawless fundamentals, no errors, and a record 26 strikeouts with zero walks—highlighting elite pitching dominance. Legendary performances from Ferguson Jenkins, Bob Gibson, Catfish Hunter, and rookie Tom Seaver, who struck out the final batter to record the 30th strikeout of the game, defined the contest’s intensity. The decisive moment came in the 15th inning when Tony Perez launched a solo home run to left center, securing the win and extending the National League’s streak to five consecutive victories. The broadcast, led by Jim Simpson, Tony Kubek, and Buddy Blattner, celebrated the game’s endurance, precision, and sportsmanship, with special recognition for players like Roberto Clemente and Hank Aaron, whose unorthodox styles added flair to the fundamentals-driven battle.