Haddix Pitches Longest Perfect Game Ch-1 Vol. 12 #108
Identifier
F.2012-03-1925
Date Of Production
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.
Run Time
2 min 5 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
150 feet
Color
B&W
Sound
Optical
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Print
Genre
Form
Subject
Related Collections
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Main Credits
Telenews (Firm) (is production company)
Participants And Performers
Haddix, Harvey (is interviewee)
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