Today in History

May 311964 - The longest double header in history, and the longest game in National League history was played 45 years ago today. In a grueling 9 hour and 52 minute double header, the San Francisco Giants battled the Mets in the newly opened Shea Stadium. The first of the two games was uneventful, lasting a mere 2 hours and 29 minutes. The Giants defeated the Mets 5-3. The next game, however, was a back-and-forth 23 inning drama and stretched out over an excruciating