Baseball in the 1960's

A Blog about Baseball in the 1960's. From the trivial to the trades to the major moments which made major league baseball in the 1960's so fascinating. This weekly blog, is a must read for any boomer or just anyone who loves the game. Bob Brill is an expert and knows how to relay those tiny little details to make a good story.

Saturday, December 2, 2017

The Day Big Red Became a Machine

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TRIVIA QUESTION:    The Big Red Machine was not known for its pitching. Which Reds long time starting pitcher and twice a 20 game winner, ...
Sunday, November 26, 2017

The Milwaukee Braves Final Home Game

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TRIVIA QUESTION:    Braves pitcher Tony Clonigar became better know for a hitting feat than his pitching. What was that feat and when was ...
Saturday, November 18, 2017

The Last Player to Break the Color Barrier in MLB

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TRIVIA QUESTION:    Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947 when he entered the game for the National Leaue Dodgers. Who was the f...
Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Best Pitched Game and Short Too

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TRIVIA QUESTION:    The 1965 Dodges were not known for hitting home runs. Which two players tied for the team lead that year in homers and...
Saturday, November 11, 2017

The Day the Mets Really Did Lose Last Place

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TRIVIA QUESTION:    For which team did Donn Clendenon play the most years? ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION IN THE PREVIOUS COLUMN:   The 196...
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Thursday, November 9, 2017

The Pilots Last Win

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TRIVIA QUESTION:  In 1963 the Chicago Cubs gave up their carnival of coaches routine and hired a full time manager. Who was he? ANSWER...
Wednesday, November 8, 2017

The Baseball Candle Flickered Out Too Quickly

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TRIVIA QUESTION:  In 1961 the Chicago Cubs employed a round robin system of managing which featured four different managers. If you can n...
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Baseball in the 1960s
Welcome to this weekly column. Baseball in the 1960s was a wonderful time. It was really the last vestige of what baseball was in the 20th century. In 1969 it all changed and some would say not for the better. I will let you be the judge.
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