In 1891, a wild 25-inning scoreless tie between the Fargo Red Stockings and Grand Forks Black Stockings became baseball’s longest pro game ever — pitchers threw for hours, struck out 18 each, used just three balls, and both teams played every inning. Played at a militia training ground to boost attendance, the marathon ended when players missed their train, leaving a tie that sealed Grand Forks’ demise as the team disbanded soon after. A bizarre, legendary chapter in sports history — where endurance trumped runs, and baseball delivered something truly unbelievable.

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