Rochester Red Wings versus Pawtucket Red Sox scorecard

Date1981 April 18-June 23

DescriptionA scorecard from the 33-inning game played between the Rochester Red Wings and the Pawtucket Red Sox. The game was played at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Scorecard was kept by William George (official scorer) in blue ink.

Bio/Historical NoteThe game began on April 18th and lasted 32 innings before being stopped at 4:09 am on the 19th. On June 23rd, the game resumed and Pawtucket won in the bottom of the 33rd inning by a score of 3 - 2. At the time, it became the longest game in organized baseball history.

Object numberBL-2018-00479-02

Subject Rochester Red Wings (Baseball team)

Subject Pawtucket Red Sox (Baseball team)

Classificationsmanuscripts (documents)

Collection NumberBA MSS 209 Scorecard collection

Dimensions25 x 7.75 in.

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