Harvey Haddix
American baseball player and coach
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Q: Who was Harvey Haddix?
A: Harvey Haddix was a professional baseball player who pitched in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1965. He is best known for his almost perfect game on May 26, 1959.
Q: What was Harvey Haddix's most famous game?
A: Harvey Haddix's most famous game was on May 26, 1959, when he pitched 12 perfect innings for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Milwaukee Braves. However, he lost the perfect game and the no-hitter in the 13th inning.
Q: What happened to Harvey Haddix in his famous game?
A: In the 13th inning of his famous game, Harvey Haddix's perfect game was broken up by a throwing error, which allowed the leadoff batter to reach first base. The next batter reached base on a sacrifice bunt, and then the winning run scored on a walk-off home run.
Q: How many innings did Harvey Haddix pitch in his famous game?
A: In his famous game on May 26, 1959, Harvey Haddix pitched 12 perfect innings before giving up a hit in the 13th inning. He pitched a total of 12⅔ innings, retiring the first 36 batters he faced.
Q: Did Harvey Haddix ever win a World Series?
A: No, Harvey Haddix never won a World Series. He did, however, play in the World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1960 and 1961, but the Pirates lost both times.