On August 22, 1965, the rivalry between the Dodgers and Giants escalated when Juan Marichal struck Dodgers catcher John Roseboro with his bat after a close throw. Roseboro suffered a 2-inch gash and a large lump on his head. The incident sparked a 14-minute brawl, with Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax and Giants star Willie Mays trying to intervene. Following the melee, Dodgers right-fielder Ron Fairly condemned Marichal's actions, stating he should be banned from baseball. The next day, National Le

MLB Baseball's Seasons: 1965