Don Larsen has replayed the greatest pitching performance in World Series history countless times – in his mind.
But amazingly, he saw it for the first time last week.
The legendary Yankee hurler watched a film of the original 1956 broadcast for the first time ever Friday while on the set of the new Major League Baseball Network, joining ex-teammate Yogi Berra, who caught Larson’s unprecedented 2-0 gem over the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Both were providing commentary to be packaged with the game when it’s televised New Year’s Day on the new channel – original commercials and all – for the first time since airing on NBC on Oct. 8, 1956.
“I think about the game every day,” Larsen told The Post following the taping. “How can I get tired of talking about the best day I ever had?”
Larsen, 79, said watching the game for the first time brought back a flood of pure-gold memories – including Berra’s iconic leap into his arms in celebration after Dodger pinch-hitter Dale Mitchell fanned for the final out.
And how the clubhouse turned into a “zoo with all the writers trying to interview me,” he laughed.
Ironically, Larsen said he was unaware how historic his performance was – it still remains the only no-hitter in post-season play.
“I just thought it was an extra-good no-hitter,” said Larsen, referring to the fact that a “perfect game” wasn’t even a popular term at the time.
The last time a major league pitcher had retired all 27 batters in a contest was 34 years earlier.
The game, which includes the original play-by-play call by legendary announcers Mel Allen and Vin Scully, had been thought lost. But a few years back, the MLB Network was offered a kinescope version.
Both Larsen and Berra, 83, said they’re happy younger fans will have a chance to see history firsthand.
The MLB Network officially kicks off Jan. 1 at 6 p.m. with an hourlong show “Hot Stove” about off-season trades and signings to be followed by Larsen’s perfect game at 7 p.m.