Lee Mazzilli recalls late heroics in 1979 All-Star Game

Two late plate appearances decided a classic.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 41 min read

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"It's crazy, man. These are all Hall of Famers." Lee Mazzilli shares his experience from the 1979 All-Star Game, where

What happened: Lee Mazzilli recalled hitting a game-tying home run in the eighth inning of the 1979 All-Star Game. He then drew the game-winning walk in the ninth.

Why it matters: The sequence remains a defining All-Star performance, with Mazzilli directly producing the tying and winning runs. His memories also capture the stature of a game filled with Hall of Fame talent.

By the numbers: Mazzilli tied the game with an eighth-inning home run and delivered the winning run with a ninth-inning walk.

What to watch: Mazzilli's full account is featured on the MLB Network Podcast.

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@MLBNetwork Jul 4, 2:56 PM ET

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