The Red Sox took an early lead with a three-run homer in the first inning, but the Reds quickly answered back, tying the game by the third inning. The game remained tied until the 7th inning when Red Sox player Carlton Fisk hit a towering home run down the left-field line that seemed to be going foul. Fisk famously waved his arms at the ball, willing it to stay fair, as it bounced off the top of the wall for a walk-off home run. This hit has since become one of the most famous moments in baseball history and Fisk’s celebration as he rounded the bases has become an iconic image.

But the game was far from over. The Reds, known for their “Big Red Machine” offense, were not going down without a fight. In the top of the 9th inning, with two outs and the tying run on third base, Reds player Ed Armbrister laid down a bunt and collided with Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk, causing him to drop the ball and allowing the tying run to score. The play was controversial, with some arguing that Armbrister interfered with Fisk, but the umpires allowed the play to stand.

The game progressed into extra innings, with both teams putting up strong defensive efforts. Finally, in the bottom of the 12th inning, Red Sox player Bernie Carbo hit a game-tying three-run homer, sending the Fenway Park crowd into a frenzy. The game finally ended in the 12th inning with a Red Sox win, forcing a game 7.

This game has become known as one of the most exciting and dramatic games in the history of sports, with back-and-forth action, controversial plays, and memorable moments. It’s a game that people still talk about decades later and serves as a testament to the power of sports to captivate and inspire.