In 1963, pitching was different, but even by those standards, this game was completely ridiculous.

Episode Highlights:

- The indignities of 42 (the age).

- A clown car of legends pulls up to Candlestick Park.

- Extra innings? No problem for these starters.

- The atmospheric adventures of the old ballpark off San Francisco Bay.

- Willie Mays “takes care” of his pitcher (and the wind-burned crowd).

- Two great pitchers compare ailments and exchange stretching tips.

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