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.

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Ken vs. Clete - The Boyers

TRIVIA WINNER: The first player in modern major league history to go thru arbitration was Dick Woodson of the Twins. He was 34-32 in five...

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Royals Win No. 1

TRIVIA WINNER: The last home run in Milwaukee for the Milwaukee Braves before the team moved to Atlanta was hit by Gene Oliver . We ...

Sunday, July 20, 2025

The Menke Effect

TRIVIA WINNER: The former Dodger executive who wanted to sign Sandy Koufax but moved too slowly was Branch Rickey when he was the GM for ...

Sunday, July 6, 2025

KOUFAX; Some of the Greatest Five Years Ever

TRIVIA WINNER: Bob and Irish Meusel were the two brothers who stole a combined 256 bases in their 11 year careers. 50 points were awa...

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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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