Category: Sports > Endurance
In 1981, a minor league baseball game between the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Rochester Red Wings set the record for the longest game in professional sports history. The game, played at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, spanned an astonishing 33 innings and lasted 8 hours and 25 minutes before being suspended at 4:09 AM. The contest began on April 18 and was not completed until June 23 of the same year, when the Pawtucket Red Sox finally emerged victorious with a 3-2 win after scoring two runs in the bottom of the 33rd inning. This marathon game not only showcased the incredible endurance of the players but also highlighted the passion of baseball fans who remained in attendance, cheering on their teams through the grueling night.