1967 07-11 All Star Game

The 1967 All-Star Game at Anaheim Stadium unfolded as one of the most dramatic and historic contests in baseball history, culminating in a 15-inning, 2-1 victory for the National League and their fifth consecutive All-Star triumph. The game began with a tense pitching duel between Dean Chance and Juan Marichal, setting the tone for a battle of elite control and precision. Richie Allen’s leadoff home run in the second inning gave the National League an early lead, but the American League fought back with Brooks Robinson’s clutch home run in the sixth to tie the game at 1-1. The contest stretched into extra innings, with both teams showcasing remarkable defensive discipline—no errors committed throughout the marathon affair—and a record 30 strikeouts, including six by Ferguson Jenkins and a pivotal strikeout by rookie Tom Seaver in the 15th inning to seal the win. Tony Perez’s walk-off home run in the 15th inning became a defining moment, the first in All-Star Game history to win the game, capping a record-setting performance that included three home runs—all by third basemen—and a historic display of endurance, resilience, and fundamental excellence. The broadcast, led by Jim Simpson, Tony Kubik, and Buddy Blattner, captured the electric atmosphere and emotional weight of the game, honoring players, coaches like Eddie Stanky, and the enduring legacy of the All-Star Game as a showcase of baseball’s purest form.