“The only problem for the Giants and us faithful fans, both at the game and at home listening, was that the old man Spahn was also holding the Giants scoreless! So as we entered the bottom of the 13th it was still 0-0! Giants manager Alvin Dark approached Marichal when he came off the mound after the top of the 13th and asked him how he felt. Juan looked out at the old man Spahn warming up to pitch the 13th inning at 42 years old and broke baseball protocol by telling his manager in no uncertain terms “See that old guy out there? He’s 42! I am NOT coming out of this game until he does or we win!” With that, Dark shrugged his shoulders and walked away.”
Love Marichal tells Dark if the old guy is pitching, he is pitching also.
Whole story at http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/andrew-baggarly/july-2-1963-spahn-vs-marichal-best-pitchers-duel-ever
Ah, the good old days when baseball was played by ordinary men with extraordinary talent - for the love of the game.
Great story!!