OTD 1970: Pete Rose ASG Walk-Off at the Plate

This date reminds baseball fans about the All-Star Game that took place in the year 1970. Viewers tuned in to watch the best ballplayers in the nation face off in one incredible game, including future HOFs Willie Mays, Frank Robinson, Hank Aaron, and company. What cemented this ASG as one of the most memorable in MLB history was the opposite of Pedro Martinez’s spectacular start in 1999. As opposed to an epic beginning, this game had a WILD conclusion.

INTERESTING FACTS

Pete Rose barreled over the Catcher before the throw reached home plate to score the winning run on July 14, 1970
Rose, baseball’s eventual all-time hits leader, earned his 1st career MLB hit off of the Pittsburgh Pirates
Rose surpassed Carl Yastrzemski as the all-time leader in total GP (3,309) on June 29, 1984

MAIN SIGNIFICANCE

PETE ROSE TRUCKED CATCHER TO SCORE 12TH INNING GAME-WINNING RUN IN ASG

It was a tight race from the get-go, as both teams were blanked through the first five innings. Eight combined runs were scored in the last three to send the matchup into extra innings at 4-4. With two outs in the bottom of the 12th, Pete Rose rounded third with the chance to score the deciding run.

Charlie Hustle trucked through C Ray Fosse before the throw reached home plate, instantly creating one of the most polarizing plays in All-Star history as Fosse’s shoulder was separated during the altercation. The play secured the National League All-Star’s a 5-4 victory thanks to the walk-off RBI from Jim Hickman.

BEST HIGHLIGHTS

All-time All-Star highlight

July 14, 1970: With 2 outs in the bottom of the 12th inning of the MLB All-Star Game, Pete Rose barreled over C Ray Fosse before the throw reached home plate to score the winning run
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 14, 2021