Today in Baseball History: July 15th

2008 On July 15, 2008, the American League wins the longest All-Star Game in history, 4-3 in 15 innings at Yankee Stadium. The game lasts nearly five hours and each manager uses every one of their players in the marathon game - the final All-Star Game in the Bronx stadium. Prior to the game, 49 Hall of Famers are on hand for a ceremony on the field.

2001 On July 15, 2001, Atlanta"s Greg Maddux earned his 250th victory, defeating the Phillies, 9-5.

1990 On July 15, 1990, Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals hits home runs in three consecutive at-bats before separating his shoulder trying to make a diving catch against Deion Sanders of the New York Yankees. Jackson's power surge helps the Royals to a 10-7 victory, but the two-sport star will miss the next six weeks.

1986 On July 15, 1986, Fernando Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Dodgers ties Carl Hubbell's All-Star Game record by fanning five consecutive American League batters, including Don Mattingly and Cal Ripken, Jr. In spite of Valenzuela's superb pitching, the American League manages to win the game, 3-2.

1973 On July 15, 1973, Nolan Ryan pitches his second no-hitter of the season, as the California Angels defeat the Detroit Tigers, 6-0. In the sixth inning, Tigers slugger Norm Cash comes to the plate with a piano leg, instead of a bat. Cash, who had struck out his first two times up, will pop out after exchanging the piano leg for a regulation bat.

1969 On July 15, 1969, Cincinnati Reds slugger Lee May hits four home runs in a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves. May hits two home runs and drives in five runs in each of the two games. The Reds lose the opener, 9-8, before winning the nightcap, 10-4.

1967 On July 15, 1967, Allan Lewis of the Kansas City A's ties a major league record by stealing two bases as a pinch-runner in one inning. Lewis, who is used exclusively as a runner and never plays the field during the season, swipes the bases during a 3-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins.

1967 On July 15, 1967, St. Louis Cardinals ace Bob Gibson suffers a broken leg when he is struck by a line drive hit by another future Hall of Famer, Roberto Clemente. Incredibly, Gibson pitches to two more batters before leaving the game.

1952 On July 15, 1952, former major leaguer Johnny Vander Meer pitches a no-hitter for Beaumont of the Texas League. Vander Meer had gained fame by hurling back-to-back no-hitters in 1938.

1951 On July 15, 1951, the New York Yankees demote struggling rookie Mickey Mantle to their Kansas City farm team in the American Association. Mantle will return to the Yankees in August and finish his first major league season with 13 home runs and 65 RBIs.

1901 On July 15, 1901, future Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants pitches the first of his two career no-hitters. The hard-throwing right-hander shuts down the St. Louis Cardinals, 5-0.