As a Pirates fan, I don't know how I let May 26 go by without mentioning the 50th anniversary of the most perfect game pitched in Major League history. 1959, Harvey Haddix picthed 12 perfect innings for the Pirates against the Milwaukee Braves. Included in the Braves lineup were illustrious players such as Lew Burdette and Hank Aaron. What a performance. It is at least ironic if not downright hieneous that Harvey lost the game in the 13th inning. But noone before or after (or probably ever will) matched his performance.
olivant, there is a very good piece about the Haddix performance in last week's Sports Illustrated (Tom Brady cover). You're right about the Braves' lineup being powerful. They were leading the leaguein hitting, and Roberto Clemente had to sit out that game for the Pirates.
12 perfect innings and then to lose the game on an unearned run in the 13th had to be heartbreaking.
