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Expert: - 8/17/2007


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What is the longest complete game pitched in the majors, and who pitched?

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Hi, Scott,

Most Innings Pitched, Game

NL—26—Leon Cadore, Brooklyn, May 1, 1920 (1-1 tie)
     Joe Oeschger, Boston, May 1, 1920 (1-1 tie)

AL—24—Jack Coombs, Philadelphia, Sept 1, 1906 (won, 4-1)
     Joe Harris, Boston, Sept 1, 1906 (lost, 4-1)

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Tom Schott

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I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. I don't do off-the-field stuff. Please if you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert."

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Ph.D. in American history.

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Bevy of writing awards.

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