July 2, 1963, Juan Marichal outlasts Warren Spahn in a 16-inning pitchers' duel at Candlestick Park. The San Francisco Giants defeat the Milwaukee Braves, 1-0, on Willie Mays' home run. Marichal strikes out 10 batters in going the distance. Both Hall of Fame pitchers threw all 16 innings — Marichal refused to come out of the game, telling manager Alvin Dark: "A 42-year-old man is still pitching. I can't come out." Spahn was 42. Marichal was 25.

Today's Daily Highlights

Joe DiMaggio sets a new major league hitting streak record on this day in 1941 — his 45th consecutive game, surpassing Wee Willie Keeler's mark of 44, with a three-run homer in front of 52,832 at Yankee Stadium. Also: Carl Hubbell pitches 18 shutout innings in a 1-0 win in 1933, Juan Marichal vs. Warren Spahn in a legendary 16-inning pitchers' duel in 1963, 11 classic broadcasts, and today's Vintage Commercial: Coney Island Penny Machine.

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Joe DiMaggio has 83 broadcasts in our library — including from the legendary 1941 season when he hit in 56 straight games.