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Haddix Pitches Longest Perfect Game Ch-1 Vol. 12 #108

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Film Identifier: F.2012-03-1925
Run Time
0h 2m 5s
Format
16mm
Color
B&W
Sound
Optical
Date Produced
May 26 1959
Abstract
Telenews newsreel featuring highlights from the May 26, 1959 Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Braves baseball game, in which Pirates pitcher Harvey Haddix pitched 12 perfect innings only to lose the game (and the no-hitter) in the 13th inning.
Description
Shots of the crowd at Milwaukee County Stadium are intercut with scenes from the field. The decisive 13th inning is captured, with the Braves' Félix Mantilla scoring on Joe Adcock's walk-off home run. This sequence is followed by an interview with Haddix in the Pirates' locker room; he expresses disappointment in losing the game.
Main Credits
Telenews (Firm) (is production company)
Actors, Performers and Participants
Haddix, Harvey (is interviewee)
Genre
Sports
Related Place
Milwaukee (depicts)