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.

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

The Mick; Two Homer Hangover

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T RIVIA QUESTION: The 1961 Yankees were considered baseballs second greatest team of all time, behind the 1927 Yanks. Where did the Tige...

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Two Saves the Day

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T RIVIA QUESTION: Based on this particular column, who was the third baseman who led his position in turning double plays for the 1966 P...

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Wednesday, February 14, 2018

The Amazing Giants

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T RIVIA QUESTION: While Gaylord Perry won 20 games twice for the Giants, he won 20 or more three other times in his career. Twice with ...

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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

42 Homers Make the Phils Difference

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T RIVIA QUESTION: Before coming to the Phillies, Pancho Herrera played for what team in the Negro Leagues? ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION ...

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

When the Owner Screws Up

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T RIVIA QUESTION: Who was the Chicago White Sox pitcher who won 29 games in 1919 and was portrayed in the film "Field of Dreams?...

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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

The Worst All-Star Game Ever

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T RIVIA QUESTION: While the 1968 All-Star Game in Houston was a washout when it came to excitement the highlight of game was not. In t...

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Houston We Have a Problem

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T RIVIA QUESTION: When the dust settled on the 1969 Astros season one of their players came to bat 290 times and never hit a ball in f...

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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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