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.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

In Support of Steve Blass

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Editors Note: This week, Baseball in the 1960s will be presenting two of the "best of" columns from our distant past. We hope y...

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Biggest Day for NY Mets

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Editors Note: This week and the following week, Baseball in the 1960s will be presenting two of the "best of" columns from our ...

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

The 1964 Kansas City A's - The Gopher Ball Rules

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T RIVIA QUESTION: He was one of the most feared hitters of his day, yet Rocky Colavito was traded often. How many times did the Rock get t...

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

McCarver on Third with a Triple x 13

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T RIVIA QUESTION: He was known as an outstanding pinch-hitter. So much so that in 411 games he appeared 159 in the pinch. Over 1000 plate ...

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

First in Their Hearts, 6th in the American League

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T RIVIA QUESTION: Who led the 1966 Angels in Saves as a relief pitcher? ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION IN THE PREVIOUS COLUMN: While m...

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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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