The following are the baseball events of the year 1960 throughout the world. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
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Champions
Major League Baseball
- World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over New York Yankees (4-3); Bobby Richardson, MVP
- All-Star Game (#1), July 11 at Municipal Stadium: National League, 5-3
- All-Star Game (#2), July 13 at Yankee Stadium: National League, 6-0
Other champions
- Caribbean World Series: Cienfuegos (Cuba)
- College World Series: Minnesota
- Japan Series: Taiyō Whales over Daimai Orions (4-0)
- Little League World Series: American, Levittown, Pennsylvania
Awards and honors
- Most Valuable Player
- Roger Maris, New York Yankees (AL)
- Dick Groat, Pittsburgh Pirates (NL)
- Cy Young Award
- Rookie of the Year
- The Sporting News Pitcher of the Year Award
- Chuck Estrada, Baltimore Orioles (AL)
- Vern Law, Pittsburgh Pirates (NL)
MLB Statistical Leaders
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Major League Baseball final standings
American League final standings
| Rank | Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| 1st | New York Yankees | 97 | 57 | . In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes James Paul David "Jim" Bunning (born October 23, 1931) is an American politician and former Pitcher in Major League Baseball Donald Scott Drysdale ( July 23, 1936 – July 3, 1993) was an American Right-handed Pitcher in Major League In Baseball, a save (abbreviated SV or S) is credited to a Pitcher who finishes a game for the winning team under certain prescribed circumstances Jose Miguel "Mike" Fornieles ( January 18, 1932 - February 11, 1998) was a former professional Baseball player. John Calvin Klippstein ( October 17 1927 - October 10 2003) was an American Pitcher in Major League Baseball Lyndall Dale McDaniel (born December 13, 1935 in Hollis Oklahoma) is a former right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball In Baseball, a stolen base occurs when a Baserunner successfully advances to the next base while the Pitcher is delivering the ball to Home plate Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel (born April 29, 1934) is a former Shortstop in Professional baseball and a member of the Baseball Hall of Maurice Morning Wills (born October 2 1932 in Washington DC) is a former Major League Baseball Shortstop and switch-hitting The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. 630 | -- |
| 2nd | Baltimore Orioles | 89 | 65 | . The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. 578 | 8. 0 |
| 3rd | Chicago White Sox | 87 | 67 | . The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. 565 | 10. 0 |
| 4th | Cleveland Indians | 76 | 78 | . The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. 494 | 21. 0 |
| 5th | Washington Senators | 73 | 81 | . The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 474 | 24. 0 |
| 6th | Detroit Tigers | 71 | 83 | . The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA 461 | 26. 0 |
| 7th | Boston Red Sox | 65 | 89 | . The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. 422 | 32. 0 |
| 8th | Kansas City Athletics | 58 | 96 | . The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. 377 | 39. 0 |
National League final standings
| Rank | Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| 1st | Pittsburgh Pirates | 95 | 59 | . The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 617 | -- |
| 2nd | Milwaukee Braves | 88 | 66 | . 571 | 7. 0 |
| 3rd | St. Louis Cardinals | 86 | 68 | . The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 558 | 9. 0 |
| 4th | Los Angeles Dodgers | 82 | 72 | . The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 532 | 13. 0 |
| 5th | San Francisco Giants | 79 | 75 | . The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 513 | 16. 0 |
| 6th | Cincinnati Reds | 67 | 87 | . The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA 435 | 28. 0 |
| 7th | Chicago Cubs | 60 | 94 | . The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 390 | 35. 0 |
| 8th | Philadelphia Phillies | 59 | 95 | . The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. 383 | 36. 0 |
Events
January-February
- January 5 - The Continental League, a proposed third major league, gets an assurance of Congressional support from New York Senator Kenneth Keating. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. The Continental League (or formally the Continental League of Professional Baseball Clubs) was a proposed third major league for Baseball, announced in 1959 and scheduled The United States Congress is the bicameral Legislature of the federal government of the United States of America, consisting of two houses Kenneth Barnard Keating ( May 18[[ 900]] - May 5[[ 975]] was a United States Representative and a Senator
- February 4 - For the second straight election, the BBWAA voters fail to elect a new member to the Baseball Hall of Fame member. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Edd Roush gets 146 votes, but 202 are necessary for election. Edd J Roush ( May 8, 1893 - March 21, 1988) was a Left-handed Major League Baseball player Sam Rice (143) and Eppa Rixey (142) are next in line. Edgar Charles "Sam" Rice ( February 20, 1890 - October 13 1974) was an American Right fielder in Major Eppa "Jeptha" Rixey ( May 3, 1891 - February 28, 1963) was a Left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher
- February 15 - Cienfuegos completes a 6–0 sweep to give Cuba the Caribbean World Series championship for the fifth straight year. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la The Caribbean Series is a Baseball tournament the brainchild of the Venezuelans Oscar "El Negro" Prieto and Pablo Morales, who devised the idea Pitcher Camilo Pascual wins two games, including the Series clincher against Puerto Rico. Camilo Alberto Pascual Lus (born January 20 1934 in Havana Cuba) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Pitcher who had an Puerto Rico (ˌpwertoˈriko officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ("Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" {{lang-en|"Associated Free State of Puerto Rico"}}
- February 18 - Walter O'Malley, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, completes the purchase of the Chavez Ravine area in Los Angeles by paying $494,000 for property valued at $92,000. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Walter Francis O'Malley (October 9 1903 &ndash August 9 1979 was an American The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Chávez Ravine is the current site of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West
- February 20 - Branch Rickey meets with officials of the proposed Western Carolinas League about pooling talent for Continental League clubs. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Wesley Branch Rickey ( December 15 1881 &ndash December 9 1965) was an innovative Major League Baseball executive best known The Western Carolinas League was a Class D (1948-52 1960-62 and a low Class A (1963-79 full-season league in American Minor league baseball.
- February 23 - Demolition of Ebbets Field begins. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Ebbets Field was a Major League Baseball park located in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York, USA. Lucy Monroe sings the National Anthem, and Roy Campanella is given an urn of dirt from behind home plate. Roy Campanella ( November 19, 1921 – June 26, 1993) nicknamed " Campy " was an American Baseball
March-April
- March 13 - The Chicago White Sox unveil new road uniforms with the players' names above the number on the back, another innovation by Sox owner Bill Veeck. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. William Louis Veeck Jr (ˈvɛk rhymes with "wreck" February 9 1914 &ndash January 2 1986) also known as " Sport Shirt
- March 24 - Commissioner Ford Frick says he will not allow the Continental League to pool players in the Western Carolinas League as it would violate existing major-minor league agreements. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Ford Christopher Frick ( December 19, 1894 – April 8, 1978) was an American Sportswriter and executive who served
- March 26 - A Baltimore Orioles-Cincinnati Reds series scheduled for Havana, Cuba, is moved to Miami, Florida by Baltimore chief Lee MacPhail. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Havana ( IPA: aˈβana officially Ciudad de La Habana, is the Capital city, major port and leading Leland Stanford MacPhail Jr (born October 25, 1917 in Nashville, Tennessee) is a former administrator in Major League Baseball The Reds, with a farm club in Cuba, want the trip, but the Orioles fear increased political unrest in the area.
- March 31 - By a vote of 8–1, the Professional Baseball Rules Committee turns down a PCL proposal to use a designated hitter for the pitcher. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor In Baseball, the designated hitter rule is the common name for Major League Baseball Rule 6
- April 4 - The Chicago White Sox send catcher Earl Battey and first baseman Don Mincher plus cash to the Washington Senators for first baseman Roy Sievers. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Earl Jesse Battey Jr ( January 5, 1935 - November 15, 2003) was an American Catcher in Major League Baseball Donald Ray Mincher (born June 24, 1938, in Huntsville Alabama) is a former First baseman in Major League Baseball with a 13 year The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Roy Edward Sievers (born November 18 1926 in St Louis Missouri) is a former First baseman / Left fielder in Major League Baseball.
- April 5 - The San Francisco Giants purchase first baseman Dale Long from the Chicago Cubs. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Richard Dale Long ( February 6, 1926 - January 27, 1991) was a First baseman in Professional baseball. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois.
- April 12:
- With 42,269 fans in attendance, the San Francisco Giants edge the St. Louis Cardinals, 3–1, in the first game at San Francisco's Candlestick Park. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Candlestick Park (also commonly referred to as Candlestick or The Stick) is an outdoor sports and entertainment stadium located in San Francisco California Sam Jones pitches a three-hitter, and Cardinals outfielder Leon Wagner hits the first home run in the $15 million stadium. This article is about Sam Jones (1925-1971 The baseball player Sam Jones (1892-1966 was also known as " Sad Sam Jones " Leon Lamar Wagner ( May 13, 1934 - January 3, 2004) was an American Left fielder in Major League Baseball who
- Chuck Essegian bats an 11th-inning pinch-hit home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs, 3–2, before a record Opening Day crowd (67,550) at Los Angeles. Charles Abraham (Chuck Essegian Jr (born August 9, 1931 in Boston Massachusetts) is a former utility Outfielder in Major The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The home run is Essegian's third straight as a pinch hitter, including two in the 1959 World Series. The 1959 World Series featured the National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers beating the American League champion Chicago White Sox, Don Drysdale pitches all the way, striking out 14, for the win over Bob Elston. Donald Scott Drysdale ( July 23, 1936 – July 3, 1993) was an American Right-handed Pitcher in Major League
- In a deal that will haunt the Cleveland Indians, GM Frank Lane sends Norm Cash to the Detroit Tigers for third baseman Steve Demeter. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. For the former footballer see Frankie Lane Frank Lane ( February 1 1896 - March 19 1981) was an Norman Dalton Cash ( November 10 1934 - October 11 1986) was an American First baseman in Major League Baseball The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Cash will be Detroit's regular first baseman for the next 14 years and will hit 373 home runs for them. Demeter will play four games for Cleveland.
- April 17:
- On Easter Sunday, GM Frank Lane brings AL batting champ Harvey Kuenn to the Cleveland Indians and sends co-home run champ Rocky Colavito to the Detroit Tigers. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Harvey Edward Kuenn ( December 4, 1930 – February 28, 1988) was an American player coach and manager The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Rocco Domenico "Rocky" Colavito Jr (born August 10, 1933 in New York City) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Colavito, an unparalleled fan favorite in Cleveland, will hit 173 home runs before returning to Cleveland in 1965. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Minnesota Twins (4-3 Sandy Koufax, MVP Kuenn will report to Cleveland, pull a muscle, and never be the same hitter. He'll be traded after one season.
- Eddie Mathews of the Milwaukee Braves hits his 300th home run, off Robin Roberts, plus a double and a triple, as Milwaukee beats the Philadelphia Phillies, 8–4. Edwin Lee "Eddie" Mathews ( October 13 1931 – February 18 2001) was a Hall of Fame Third baseman in Major Robin Evan Roberts (born September 30 1926) is an American former Major League Baseball Starting pitcher whose years with the Philadelphia The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. To date, only Jimmie Foxx hit his 300th at a younger age. James Emory "Jimmie" Foxx ( October 22 - July 21) ( nicknamed Double X and The Beast) was an American First
- April 18:
- In the American League opener at Washington, D.C., a week later than the National League start, President Dwight D. Eisenhower throws out the first ball, then watches the Senators' Camilo Pascual strike out 15 Boston Red Sox batters to tie Walter Johnson's team record. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (October 14 1890 – March 28 1969 was President of the United States from 1953 until 1961 and a five-star general The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Camilo Alberto Pascual Lus (born January 20 1934 in Havana Cuba) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Pitcher who had an The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Walter Perry Johnson ( November 6, 1887 – December 10, 1946) nicknamed "The Big Train" was an American right-handed Boston's only run in a 10–1 loss is a Ted Williams home run. Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) also nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter
- Trader Frank Lane continues to swap, sending Cleveland favorite Herb Score to the Chicago White Sox for Barry Latman. Herbert Jude Score (born June 7, 1933 in Rosedale New York) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher and Announcer. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Arnold Barry Latman ( May 21, 1936 in Los Angeles California) is a former professional baseball player Score and Rocky Colavito, traded three days ago, were the last two players to pre-date Lane's arrival in Cleveland. Rocco Domenico "Rocky" Colavito Jr (born August 10, 1933 in New York City) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball
- April 19:
- Before a home crowd of 41,661, Minnie Miñoso celebrates his return to the Chicago White Sox with a fourth-inning grand slam against the Kansas City Athletics. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Saturnino Orestes Armas Miñoso Arrieta, commonly referred to as Minnie Miñoso ( mean-YO-so, commonly pronounced minn-OH-so by media (born November The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. In the Sport of Baseball, a grand slam (or just slam for short is a Home run hit with all the bases occupied by baserunners, thereby The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Leading off the bottom of the 9th with the score tied 9–9, Miñoso hits a solo homer for his sixth RBI.
- On Patriot's Day at Fenway Park, Roger Maris makes his debut with the New York Yankees as he goes 4-for-5, including two home runs with four RBI. Patriots' Day (sometimes spelled Patriot's Day or Patriots Day) is a Civic holiday commemorating the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord Roger Eugene Maris ( September 10 1934 &ndash December 14 1985) was an American Right fielder in Major League Baseball The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Yankees spoil the Boston Red Sox opener with an 8–4 win. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions.
- The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians play the longest season opener in major-league history, a 15-inning affair won by the Tigers 4-2 at Cleveland Stadium. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Cleveland Stadium (also known as Lakefront Stadium and Cleveland Municipal Stadium) was a Baseball and American football stadium located in
- April 29 - At home, the St. Louis Cardinals crush the Chicago Cubs, 16–6. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Stan Musial plays his 1,000th game at first base, becoming the first major league player ever with that many at two positions (1,513 games in the outfield). Stanley Frank Musial (born November 21, 1920) originally Stanisław Franciszek Musiał, (ˈmjuːziəl nicknamed "Stan the Man" and A bright spot for the Cubs is Ernie Banks hitting two home runs to break Gabby Hartnett's club record of 231 homers. Ernest "Ernie" Banks (born January 31, 1931 in Dallas Texas) is an American former Major League Baseball player Charles Leo "Gabby" Hartnett ( December 20, 1900 - December 20, 1972) was an National Major League Baseball
May
- May 1 - Skinny Brown of the Baltimore Orioles pitches a 4–1 win over the Yankees. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Hector Harold Brown (born December 11, 1924 in Greensboro North Carolina) is a former Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Brown allows just one hit, a first inning home run by Mickey Mantle. Mickey Charles Mantle ( October 20, 1931 &ndash August 13, 1995) was an American Baseball player who was inducted Rookie Ron Hansen matches Mantle to up his RBI total to an American League high 32. Ronald Lavern Hansen (born April 5, 1938 in Oxford Nebraska) is a former Shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in
- May 4:
- The Chicago Cubs make a trade with WGN plucking Lou Boudreau out of the broadcast booth to replace Charlie Grimm (6-11) as Cubs manager. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Louis "Lou" Boudreau ( July 17, 1917, in Harvey Illinois &ndash August 10, 2001) was an American Major Charles John Grimm ( August 28 1898 - November 15 1983) nicknamed "Jolly Cholly" was an American First baseman "Jolly Cholly" replaces Boudreau behind the mike. The Cubs win, 5–1, over the Pirates as pitcher Dick Ellsworth gains his first ML victory. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Richard Clark Ellsworth (born March 22, 1940 in Lusk Wyoming) is a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from
- Baltimore Orioles catcher Gus Triandos sets a pair of American League records with three passed balls in one inning (6th) and four in one game, but knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm, making a rare start, goes seven innings and gets credit for a 6–4 Baltimore win over the Chicago White Sox. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Gus Triandos (born July 30, 1930, in San Francisco California) is a former Major League Baseball player who played 13 years from 1953 to 1965 The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in In Baseball, a Catcher is charged with a passed ball when he fails to hold or control a legally pitched ball that with ordinary effort should have been James Hoyt Wilhelm ( July 26, 1922 in Huntersville North Carolina - August 23, 2002 in Sarasota Florida) was an American The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Early Wynn records his 2,000th strikeout in a no-decision effort for Chicago. Early Wynn Jr, familiarly known as "Gus" Wynn, ( January 6, 1920 &ndash April 4, 1999) was a right-handed Baseball Triandos' PB mark for an inning will be tied by reserve backstop Myron Ginsberg in six days, and Tom Egan will collect five PBs in 1970 to erase Triandos' name of the list. Thomas Patrick Egan (born June 9, 1946, in Los Angeles, California) is a retired professional Baseball player who played 10 seasons Champions Major Leagues World Series MVP Brooks Robinson All-Star Game, July 14 at Riverfront Stadium
- May 6 - The Dodgers send veteran outfielder Sandy Amorós to Detroit for first baseman Gail Harris. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Edmundo "Sandy" Amorós ( January 30 1930 - June 27 1992) was a Cuban Left fielder in Major League Baseball The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Gail Harris (born Gail Robyn Thackray on December 16 1964) is an English -born
- May 7:
- Pitcher Larry Sherry and catcher Norm Sherry of the Dodgers become the 10th sibling battery in ML history. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Lawrence Sherry ( July 25 1935 - December 17 2006) was an American Right-handed Relief pitcher in Major Norman Burt Sherry (born July 16, 1931, in New York City) is an American former Catcher, manager, and coach The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Norman belts an 11th-inning home run to give his reliever brother Larry a 3–2 win against the Phillies. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
- Boston Red Sox pitcher Bill Monbouquette allows just one hit in beating the visiting Detroit Tigers, 5–0. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. William Charles (Bill Monbouquette (born August 11 1936 in Medford Massachusetts) is a former Pitcher in Major League Baseball who The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Neil Chrisley's double is the only Tigers hit. Barbra O'Neil Chrisley (born December 16, 1931 in Calhoun Falls South Carolina) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played from 1957 to 1961
- Takehiko Bessho becomes the winningest pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball as his Tokyo Giants beat the Hanshin Tigers 6–3. Nippon Professional Baseball or NPB is the highest level of Baseball in Japan. The is a Nippon Professional Baseball team based at the Tokyo Dome in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan. The are a Nippon Professional Baseball team based in Koshien Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, and are in the Central League. Bessho has 302 wins in the league, one more than Victor Starfin. Victor Starffin (Виктор Константинович/Фëдорович Старухин May 1, 1916 - January 12, 1957) nicknamed,
- May 10:
- Catcher Joe Ginsberg of the Orioles loses a struggle with Hoyt Wilhelm's knuckleball facing the Athletics, and ties the record set six days earlier by teammate Gus Triandos with three passed balls in one inning. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Myron Nathan "Joe" Ginsberg (born October 11, 1926, in New York New York) was a Catcher for the Detroit Tigers (1948 and The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. James Hoyt Wilhelm ( July 26, 1922 in Huntersville North Carolina - August 23, 2002 in Sarasota Florida) was an American The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Gus Triandos (born July 30, 1930, in San Francisco California) is a former Major League Baseball player who played 13 years from 1953 to 1965 In Baseball, a Catcher is charged with a passed ball when he fails to hold or control a legally pitched ball that with ordinary effort should have been
- Grand slams by Boston Red Sox teammates Vic Wertz and Rip Repulski at Fenway Park give Boston a 9–7 win over the Chicago White Sox. In the Sport of Baseball, a grand slam (or just slam for short is a Home run hit with all the bases occupied by baserunners, thereby The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Victor Woodrow Wertz ( February 9 1925 – July 7 1983) was a Major League Baseball First baseman and Outfielder Eldon John (Rip Repulski ( October 4, 1927 - February 10, 1993) was an Outfielder in Major League Baseball. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. A former National League veteran, Repulski's eighth-inning shot off Don Ferrarese comes on his first American League at bat. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Donald Hugh "Midget" Ferrarese (Born June 19, 1929 in Oakland California) is a former is a former Major League Baseball pitcher The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in
- May 11:
- Sam Jones pitches a two-hitter and draws a bases loaded walk for the only run, as the Giants edge the visitors Phillies, 1–0. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople This article is about Sam Jones (1925-1971 The baseball player Sam Jones (1892-1966 was also known as " Sad Sam Jones " The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Jim Owens is the loser. Jim Owens (born March 6, 1927) was the head football coach at the University of Washington from 1957 to 1974
- The Phillies announce a trade of first baseman Ed Bouchee and pitcher Don Cardwell to the Chicago Cubs for second baseman Tony Taylor and catcher Cal Neeman. Edward Francis Bouchee (born March 7, 1933 in Livingston, Montana) was a Major League Baseball First baseman from Donald Eugene Cardwell ( December 7 1935 – January 14 2008) was an American right-handed Pitcher in Major League The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Antonio Nemesio (Sanchez Taylor (born December 19, 1935 in Central Alara Cuba) is a former Second baseman in Major League Baseball
- May 12 - Duplicating Sam Jones' effort of yesterday, the Giants' Jack Sanford pitches a two-hit, 1–0 win over the Phillies. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. This article is about Sam Jones (1925-1971 The baseball player Sam Jones (1892-1966 was also known as " Sad Sam Jones " The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. John Stanley Sanford ( May 18 1929 – March 7 2000) was an American right-handed Starting pitcher in Major League The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Sanford matches Jones by striking out 11 and walking three.
- May 13:
- Mike McCormick's shutout of the Los Angeles Dodgers is the third straight by San Francisco Giants pitchers, following two-hitters against the Philadelphia Phillies by Sam Jones and Jack Sanford. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Michael Francis McCormick (born on September 29, 1938 in Pasadena, California) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. This article is about Sam Jones (1925-1971 The baseball player Sam Jones (1892-1966 was also known as " Sad Sam Jones " John Stanley Sanford ( May 18 1929 – March 7 2000) was an American right-handed Starting pitcher in Major League The first-place Giants have seven straight wins.
- Dick Groat of the Pittsburgh Pirates becomes the first National League player since Connie Ryan in 1953 to hit 6-for-6 as Pittsburgh beats the Milwaukee Braves, 8–2. Richard Morrow Groat (born November 4 1930 in Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania) is a former two-sport athlete best known as a Shortstop in Major The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Cornelius Joseph Ryan ( February 27 1920 - January 3 1996) was an American Second baseman, coach and manager Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-2 All-Star Game
- The Philadelphia Phillies suffer their third straight 1–0 shutout, losing to the hosts Cincinnati Reds. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA The Phillies, losers of back-to-back 1–0 games in San Francisco, tie the major-league record for straight 1–0 losses. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Jim O'Toole's win is Cincinnati's ninth straight. James Jerome O'Toole (born January 10, 1937 in Chicago Illinois) is a former left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball during
- Two days after being traded from the Phillies to the Cubs, Don Cardwell pitches a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Donald Eugene Cardwell ( December 7 1935 – January 14 2008) was an American right-handed Pitcher in Major League In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St A brilliant, leaping catch of Carl Sawatski's line drive by George Altman in the eighth inning saves Cardwell's gem. Carl Ernest Sawatski ( November 4, 1927 - November 24, 1991) born in Shickshinny Pennsylvania was a catcher for the Chicago Cubs George Lee Altman (born March 20, 1933, Goldsboro North Carolina) is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball and Nippon Ernie Banks' home run paces the 4–0 win, the first no-hitter against the Cards since May 11, 1919. Ernest "Ernie" Banks (born January 31, 1931 in Dallas Texas) is an American former Major League Baseball player Headline Event of the Year Chicago White Sox players accused of throwing World Series, resulting in the Black Sox scandal
- May 19 - The New York Yankees send shortstop Andy Carey to the Kansas City Athletics for slugger Bob Cerv. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Andy Carey (born October 18 1931 in Oakland California) is a former major league Third baseman for the New York Yankees The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Robert Henry Cerv (born 5 May 1926 in Weston Nebraska) was an American Baseball player Cerv had been with the Yankees for five years before going to KC where he hit 38 home runs in 1958 and was chosen as the American League left fielder in the All-Star game over Ted Williams. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Milwaukee Braves (4-3 Bob Turley, MVP The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) also nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter Cerv will be claimed in the 1960 expansion draft and the Yankees will again reacquire him.
- May 25 - George Crowe of the St. Louis Cardinals set a major league record with his 11th pinch-hit home run, off Don McMahon, as the Cardinals win, 5–3, over the Braves. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. George Daniel Crowe (b March 22, 1923 in Whiteland Indiana) was a Major League First baseman. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Donald John McMahon ( January 4, 1930 – July 22, 1987) was a right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. Crowe began the season tied with Smoky Burgess and Gus Zernial in most career pinch home runs. Forrest Harrill "Smoky" Burgess ( February 6, 1927 - September 15, 1991) was an American Catcher in Major Gus Edward Zernial (born June 27, 1923 in Beaumont Texas) is a former Major League Baseball Left-fielder and right-handed batter
- May 27:
- Since there is no rule limiting the size or shape of the catcher's mitt, Baltimore manager Paul Richards combats the team passed-ball problem while catching Hoyt Wilhelm (38 in 1959; 11 so far this year) by devising an oversized mitt to gather in Wilhelm's fluttering knuckleball. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Paul Rapier Richards ( November 21, 1908 &mdash May 4, 1986) was an American player manager, scout and executive James Hoyt Wilhelm ( July 26, 1922 in Huntersville North Carolina - August 23, 2002 in Sarasota Florida) was an American Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Chicago White Sox (4-2 Larry Sherry, MVP A baseball glove or mitt is a large Leather glove that Baseball players on the defending team are allowed to wear to assist them in catching and fielding It is half again as large as the standard glove and 40 ounces heavier. Wilhelm goes the distance in beating New York, 3–2, at Yankee Stadium. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. Catcher Clint Courtney has no passed balls behind the plate. Clinton Dawdson Courtney ( March 16, 1927 – June 16, 1975) was an American Catcher in Major League Baseball
- Camilo Pascual strikes out 13 but the Washington Senators loses to the Boston Red Sox, 4–3, his third loss to Boston this year. Camilo Alberto Pascual Lus (born January 20 1934 in Havana Cuba) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Pitcher who had an The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions.
- May 28 - Manager Casey Stengel is hospitalized with a virus and high fever and will miss 13 games. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Charles Dillon "Casey" Stengel ( July 30, 1890 - September 29, 1975) nicknamed "The Old Professor" was an American The Yankees goes 7-6 under interim manager Ralph Houk. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Ralph George Houk (born August 9, 1919 in Lawrence Kansas) nicknamed "The Major" is a former Catcher, coach, manager
June
- June 12 - In a record-tying three hour and 52 minute, 9-inning game, Willie McCovey's pinch-hit grand slam, the first slam of his career, and Orlando Cepeda's three-run double pace the Giants to a 16–7 rout of the Braves. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Willie Lee McCovey (born January 10 1938 in) nicknamed "Big Mac" and "Stretch", is a former Major League Baseball In the Sport of Baseball, a grand slam (or just slam for short is a Home run hit with all the bases occupied by baserunners, thereby Orlando Manuel Cepeda Pennes (born September 17 1937 in) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division.
- June 15 - Mexico City and Poza Rica combine to hit 12 home runs in one game, a Mexican League record. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history
- June 19 - In a brilliant pair of pitching performances, Orioles pitchers Hoyt Wilhelm and Milt Pappas threw shutouts to beat the host Detroit Tigers. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. James Hoyt Wilhelm ( July 26, 1922 in Huntersville North Carolina - August 23, 2002 in Sarasota Florida) was an American Milton Stephen (Milt Pappas (original name (Miltiades Stergios Papastergios (born May 11, 1939 in Detroit Michigan) is a former Professional baseball The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Wilhelm allowed two hits in winning the opener, 2–0, over Jim Bunning, and Pappas allows three hits in winning the nitecap, 1–0, over Don Mossi. James Paul David "Jim" Bunning (born October 23, 1931) is an American politician and former Pitcher in Major League Baseball Donald Louis Mossi, (born January 11 1929) was an American major league Pitcher from 1954 to 1965 Jim Gentile and Ron Hansen collected home runs as catcher Clint Courtney, using the big glove designed by manager Paul Richards, is twice charged with batter interference, the first loading the bases in the 4th inning. James Edward Gentile (pronounced "jen-TEE-uhl" born June 3, 1934 in San Francisco California) also nicknamed "Diamond Jim" is a Ronald Lavern Hansen (born April 5, 1938 in Oxford Nebraska) is a former Shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Clinton Dawdson Courtney ( March 16, 1927 – June 16, 1975) was an American Catcher in Major League Baseball Paul Rapier Richards ( November 21, 1908 &mdash May 4, 1986) was an American player manager, scout and executive
- June 24 - Willie Mays belted two home runs and made 10 putouts to lead the Giants in a 5–3 win at Cincinnati. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Willie Howard Mays Jr (born May 6 1931 is a retired American Baseball player who played the majority of his career with the New York and San Francisco Giants Mays added three RBI, three runs scored, a single and stole home.
- June 26 - Hoping to speed up the election process, the Hall of Fame changes its voting procedures. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. The new rules allow the Special Veterans Committee to vote annually, rather than every other year, and to induct up to two players a year. The BBWAA is authorized to hold a runoff election of the top 30 vote getters if no one is elected in the first ballot. Baseball Writers' Association of America ( BBWAA) is a professional association for Baseball Journalists writing for daily Newspapers, Magazines
- June 30 - Dick Stuart blasts three consecutive home runs, as the Pirates split with the Giants. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Richard Lee Stuart ( November 7, 1932 - December 15, 2002) was a Major League Baseball First baseman from 1958 to 1969 The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Stuart drives in seven runs and joins Ralph Kiner as the second Pirates player to hit three home runs in a game at Forbes Field. Ralph McPherran Kiner (born October 27, 1922) is an American former Major League Baseball player and current Announcer. Forbes Field was a Baseball park in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1909 to 1971
July
- July 4 - Mickey Mantle's three-run first-inning home run off Hal Woodeshick is the 300th of his career. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Mickey Charles Mantle ( October 20, 1931 &ndash August 13, 1995) was an American Baseball player who was inducted Harold Joseph Woodeshick (born August 24, 1932 in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania) was a Pitcher for the Detroit Tigers (1956 and Mantle becomes the 18th major leaguer to join the 300-HR club, but the Yankees drop a 9–8 decision to the Senators. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- July 8 - The Cuban revolution led by Fidel Castro brought an end to Havana's International League team. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (born August 13 1926 is a Cuban revolutionary leader who was prime minister of Cuba from December 1959 to December 1976 and then president until The Sugar Kings relocate in Jersey City, marking that city's return to the International League after a 10-year absence. Jersey City is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. The International League ( IL) is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the eastern United States. Poor attendance at Roosevelt Stadium prompts the parent Cincinnati Reds to cease the minor league operation there following the 1960 season. Roosevelt Stadium is the name of a former Baseball park on Route 440 and Danforth Avenue in Jersey City New Jersey. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA
- July 9 - Jim Coates suffers his first loss after nine straight wins, and 14 straight over two seasons, as the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees, 6–5. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. James Alton Coates (born August 4, 1932 in Farnham Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Sox are led by Vic Wertz, who hit a home run, double and single to drive in four runs. Victor Woodrow Wertz ( February 9 1925 – July 7 1983) was a Major League Baseball First baseman and Outfielder Coates' major-league career-record is 17–2.
- July 11 - At KC Municipal Stadium, one-hit three-innings shutout pitching by Bob Friend and home runs by Ernie Banks and Del Crandall paced the National League to a 5–4 win over the American League in the first of two All-Star Games. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Kansas City Municipal Stadium was a Baseball and football stadium that formerly stood in Kansas City Missouri. For the British newscaster see Bob Friend (newscaster. Robert Bartmess Friend (born November 24, 1930 in Lafayette Ernest "Ernie" Banks (born January 31, 1931 in Dallas Texas) is an American former Major League Baseball player Delmar Wesley Crandall (born March 5 1930 in Ontario California) is a former Catcher and manager in Major League Baseball The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in Friend, of the Pittsburgh Pirates, has notched two of the NL's last three All-Star wins. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- July 13 - At Yankee Stadium, Vern Law became the second Pirates pitcher to win a 1960 All-Star Game, working two scoreless innings. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. Vernon Sanders Law (born March 12, 1930 in Meridian Idaho) is a retired Major League Baseball Pitcher. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Stan Musial came off the National League bench and hit his record sixth and last All-Star Game home run. Stanley Frank Musial (born November 21, 1920) originally Stanisław Franciszek Musiał, (ˈmjuːziəl nicknamed "Stan the Man" and The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Willie Mays, Ken Boyer and Eddie Mathews also homered in the 6–0 NL win, the third shutout in All-Star Game history. Willie Howard Mays Jr (born May 6 1931 is a retired American Baseball player who played the majority of his career with the New York and San Francisco Giants Kenton Lloyd Boyer ( May 20 1931 – September 7 1982) was an American Third baseman and manager in Major Edwin Lee "Eddie" Mathews ( October 13 1931 – February 18 2001) was a Hall of Fame Third baseman in Major Law (1st, 2nd) combined the eight-hit shutout along with Johnny Podres (3rd), Stan Williams (5th, 6th), Larry Jackson (7th), Bill Henry (8th) and Lindy McDaniel (9th). John Joseph Podres ( September 30 1932 &ndash January 13 2008) was an American left-handed Starting pitcher in Major Stanley or Stan Williams may refer to Stanley Williams, founder of American gang The Crips Stan Williams (baseball, Major Lawrence Curtis Jackson ( June 2 1931 - August 28 1990) was an American right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball William (Bill Rodman Henry (born October 15, 1927) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who played from 1952-1969 Lyndall Dale McDaniel (born December 13, 1935 in Hollis Oklahoma) is a former right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Whitey Ford was the loser. Edward Charles "Whitey" Ford (born October 21, 1926) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who spent his entire 18-year career
- July 18 - The National League votes to expand to 10 clubs if the Continental League does not join organized baseball. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Continental League (or formally the Continental League of Professional Baseball Clubs) was a proposed third major league for Baseball, announced in 1959 and scheduled The new NL clubs would invade CL territories.
- July 19:
- In a spectacular ML debut, Juan Marichal of the San Francisco Giants pitches no-hit ball until Clay Dalrymple pinch-hit singles with two out in the 7th inning. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Juan Antonio Marichal Sánchez (born October 20 1937 in Laguna Verde Dominican Republic) is a former Right-handed Pitcher in The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Clayton Errol Dalrymple (born December 3, 1936 in Chico California) was a Major League Baseball Catcher for the Philadelphia Marichal winds up with 12 strikeouts and a one-hit 2–0 win against the Phillies, becoming the first National League pitcher since 1900 to debut with a one-hitter. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Champions Chronicle-Telegraph Cup: Brooklyn Superbas defeated Pittsburgh Pirates, 3 games to 1 National League:
- Roy Sievers' 21-game hitting streak, the longest for any player in the season, ends, but Chicago White Sox teammate Luis Aparicio's inside-the-park home run and Billy Pierce's shutout beat Boston, 6–0. Roy Edward Sievers (born November 18 1926 in St Louis Missouri) is a former First baseman / Left fielder in Major League Baseball. In Baseball, a hitting streak refers to the consecutive number of official games in which a player gets at least one base hit. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel (born April 29, 1934) is a former Shortstop in Professional baseball and a member of the Baseball Hall of In Baseball parlance an inside-the-park home run or "leg home run" is a play where a hitter scores a Home run without hitting the ball out of play Walter William Pierce (born April 2 1927 in Detroit Michigan) is a former left-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions.
- Senators ace Pedro Ramos pitches a one-hitter 5–0 shutout over Detroit. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Pedro Ramos Guerra (born April 28, 1935, in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba) was a Major League pitcher with a 15-year career from 1955 to 1967 The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Rocky Colavito's leadoff single in the eighth inning, a grounder that eludes shortstop José Valdivielso, is the lone safety. Rocco Domenico "Rocky" Colavito Jr (born August 10, 1933 in New York City) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball
- July 20 - At Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Mickey Mantle golfs a Gary Bell pitch over the auxiliary scoreboard into the distant upper deck in right field, matching Luke Easter as the only major league players to reach that spot. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Cleveland Stadium (also known as Lakefront Stadium and Cleveland Municipal Stadium) was a Baseball and American football stadium located in Mickey Charles Mantle ( October 20, 1931 &ndash August 13, 1995) was an American Baseball player who was inducted Wilbur Gary Bell (born November 17 1936 in San Antonio Texas) is a former Major League Baseball relief and Starting pitcher Luscious Luke Easter ( August 4, 1915 in Jonestown MS - March 29, 1979 in Euclid OH) was a professional baseball player Cleveland holds on for an 8–6 win over the Yankees. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York.
- July 21 - Robin Roberts pitches his third career one-hitter, and the 3rd one-hitter of the season in new Candlestick Park. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Robin Evan Roberts (born September 30 1926) is an American former Major League Baseball Starting pitcher whose years with the Philadelphia Candlestick Park (also commonly referred to as Candlestick or The Stick) is an outdoor sports and entertainment stadium located in San Francisco California Felipe Alou spoils Roberts' no-hit bid in the fifth inning of a 3–0 Phillies victory. Felipe Rojas Alou (born May 12 1935 in Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic) is a former Outfielder and First baseman in The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Third baseman Joe Morgan fields the hit, but falls down and cannot make a throw. Joe Leonard Morgan (born September 19, 1943 in Bonham Texas) is a former Major League Baseball Second baseman who was inducted into
- July 22 - At Fenway Park, the Boston Red Sox down the Cleveland Indians, 6–4. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Vic Wertz has a three-run home run and four RBI. Victor Woodrow Wertz ( February 9 1925 – July 7 1983) was a Major League Baseball First baseman and Outfielder Ted Williams also homers, and in the 7th inning, steals second base. Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) also nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter Williams sets a major league record as the only player to steal bases in four consecutive decades. He'll be match by Rickey Henderson in 2000. Rickey Henley Henderson (born as Rickey Nelson Henley, December 25 1958 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Indians Jimmy Piersall homers twice, both off winner Ike Delock. James Anthony Piersall (born November 14, 1929 in Waterbury Connecticut) is a former Center fielder in Major League Baseball. Ivan Martin "Ike" Delock (born November 11 1929 in Highland Park Michigan) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played 11 seasons for the
- July 23- Kansas City outfielder Whitey Herzog hits into the only All-Cuban Triple Play in ML history. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Dorrel Norman Elvert "Whitey" Herzog (born November 9 1931) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder, scout, The action goes from Washington Senators starting pitcher Pedro Ramos, to first baseman Julio Bécquer, to shortstop José Valdivielso. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Pedro Ramos Guerra (born April 28, 1935, in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba) was a Major League pitcher with a 15-year career from 1955 to 1967 Julio Bécquer (born December 20, 1931, in Havana, Cuba) is a retired professional Baseball player who played 7 seasons for the The victory, however, goes to reliever Chuck Stobbs (7-2) as the Senators take an 8–3 decision. Charles Klein Stobbs (born July 2, 1929 in Wheeling West Virginia, died July 11, 2008 in Sarasota Florida was a Major Harmon Killebrew has a two-run home run. Harmon Clayton Killebrew (ˈkɪləˌbɹuː born June 29 1936 is a former Major League Baseball player and member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- July 27 - William Shea, chairman of Mayor Robert Wagner's New York baseball committee, announces the formation of the Continental League. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. William Alfred "Bill" Shea ( June 21, 1907 — October 2, 1991) was a lawyer and a name partner of the prominent law firm of Shea The Continental League (or formally the Continental League of Professional Baseball Clubs) was a proposed third major league for Baseball, announced in 1959 and scheduled The five founding cities are New York City, Houston, Toronto, Denver and Minneapolis/St. Paul. The City of New York Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States
- July 30 - Just as he predicts, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Art Mahaffey picks off the first batter to get a hit against him. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Arthur Mahaffey Jr (born June 4, 1938 in Cincinnati Ohio) is a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for Then with the next batter to get a hit, he does it again. Curt Flood and Bill White of the St. Louis Cardinals are the base runner victims, but St. Curtis Charles Flood ( January 18 1938 &ndash January 20 1997) was a Major League Baseball player who spent most of his career as Bill White refers to different people Bill White (neo-Nazi, American neo-nazi activist Bill White (mayor, the mayor of Houston Texas The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Louis still wins, 6–3. In his next game, the first batter to get a hit off Mahaffey will be Jim Marshall, and Mahaffey will pick him off as well. Rufus James Marshall (born May 25, 1931, in Danville Illinois) is a former First baseman and manager in American
August
- August 2 - In an agreement with the major leagues, the Continental League abandons plans to join the American League and National League. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the The Continental League (or formally the Continental League of Professional Baseball Clubs) was a proposed third major league for Baseball, announced in 1959 and scheduled The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Walter O'Malley, chairman of the NL Expansion Committee, says, "We immediately will recommend expansion and that we would like to do it in 1961. Walter Francis O'Malley (October 9 1903 &ndash August 9 1979 was an American Headline Event of the Year Roger Maris hits 61 home runs breaking Babe Ruth 's record " Milwaukee Braves owner Lou Perini proposes a compromise that four of the CL territories be admitted to the current majors in orderly expansion. Branch Rickey's group quickly accepts. Wesley Branch Rickey ( December 15 1881 &ndash December 9 1965) was an innovative Major League Baseball executive best known The Continental League ends without playing a game.
- August 3 - In an unusual move, Cleveland Indians GM Frank Lane trades managers with Detroit Tigers GM Bill DeWitt. Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. For the former footballer see Frankie Lane Frank Lane ( February 1 1896 - March 19 1981) was an The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA William Orville DeWitt Sr ( August 3, 1902 — March 4, 1982) was a longtime executive in Major League Baseball whose career spanned The Indians' Joe Gordon (49-46) is dealt to the Tigers for Jimmy Dykes (44-52). Joseph Lowell Gordon ( February 18 1915 &ndash April 14, 1978) nicknamed "Flash" in reference to the comic-book character James Joseph Dykes ( November 10 1896 - June 15 1976) was an American third and Second baseman, manager For one game, until the pair can change places, Jo-Jo White pilots the Indians and Billy Hitchcock guides the Tigers. Joyner Clifford "Jo-Jo" White ( June 1, 1909 – October 9, 1986) was an American Center fielder in William Clyde "Billy" Hitchcock ( July 31 1916 &ndash April 9 2006) was an American Infielder, coach
- August 7 - The Chicago White Sox win a pair from the Washington Senators, with reliever Gerry Staley picking up two victories. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gerald Lee Staley ( August 21 1920 &ndash January 2 2008) was an American Right-handed Pitcher in Major Staley will be 13–8, all in relief, with both wins and losses topping the American League relievers. The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in
- August 8 - Before a day crowd of 48,323, the largest day crowd ever at Comiskey Park, cheer White Sox pitcher Billy Pierce four-hit victory over the Yankees, 9–1. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Comiskey Park (35th Street & Shields Avenue Chicago, Illinois) was the ballpark in which the Chicago White Sox played from 1910 to 1990 The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Walter William Pierce (born April 2 1927 in Detroit Michigan) is a former left-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Pierce faces just 31 batters.
- August 9 - With fine relief pitching of Lindy McDaniel in the opener and a five-hitter by Curt Simmons in the nitecap, the St. Louis Cardinals sweep the Philadelphia Phillies, 5–4 and 6–0. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Lyndall Dale McDaniel (born December 13, 1935 in Hollis Oklahoma) is a former right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Curtis Thomas "Curt" Simmons (born May 19 1929 in Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania) is a former left-handed Pitcher in The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Phillies Tony Taylor ties a major league record for a second baseman by going the entire doubleheader (18 innings) without a putout – the first to achieve the feat since Connie Ryan, of the Phillies, on June 14, 1953. Antonio Nemesio (Sanchez Taylor (born December 19, 1935 in Central Alara Cuba) is a former Second baseman in Major League Baseball Cornelius Joseph Ryan ( February 27 1920 - January 3 1996) was an American Second baseman, coach and manager Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-2 All-Star Game
- August 10 - Ted Williams blast a pair of home runs and a double to pace the Red Sox to a 6–1 win over the Cleveland Indians. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) also nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Williams has 21 homers for the season. The first of the two today, #512, moves him past Mel Ott into fourth place on the all-time list. Melvin Thomas "Mel" Ott ( March 2, 1909 – November 21, 1958) nicknamed "Master Melvin" was a Major League Baseball After the game, Williams announces that he will retire at the end of the season.
- August 18 - Almost a perfect game. Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. A perfect game is defined by Major League Baseball as a game in which a Pitcher (or combination of pitchers pitches a victory that lasts a minimum Facing just the minimum 27 batters, Lew Burdette of the Milwaukee Braves pitches a 1–0 no-hitter against the Phillies. Selva Lewis Burdette Jr ( November 22 1926 – February 6 2007) was an American right-handed Starting pitcher in In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Tony González, the only Phillies base runner, reached first base in the fifth inning after being hit by a pitch and was wiped out in a double play. The Milwaukee pitcher also scores the only run of the game.
- August 20 - Ted Williams draws the 2,000th walk of his career in the Red Sox' split of a twi-night doubleheader with the Orioles. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) also nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Williams joins Babe Ruth as the only major leaguers to collect 2,000 walks. George Herman Ruth Jr (February 6 1895 &ndash August 16 1948 also popularly known as " Babe " " The Bambino " and " The Sultan of Rickey Henderson in 2000, and Barry Bonds in 2003, will join the select 2,000 walks group. Rickey Henley Henderson (born as Rickey Nelson Henley, December 25 1958 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. Headline event of the year The Florida Marlins become World Series champions holding off a dynastic New York Yankees team 4 games to
- August 23 - Following up his no-hitter, Lew Burdette fires his third shutout in a row, pitching the Milwaukee Braves to a 7–0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Selva Lewis Burdette Jr ( November 22 1926 – February 6 2007) was an American right-handed Starting pitcher in The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA
- August 27 - After pitching 32 2/3 shutout innings, Braves pitcher Lew Burdette gives up a Felipe Alou home run as San Francisco defeats the Braves 3–1. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Selva Lewis Burdette Jr ( November 22 1926 – February 6 2007) was an American right-handed Starting pitcher in Felipe Rojas Alou (born May 12 1935 in Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic) is a former Outfielder and First baseman in The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division.
- August 30 - Boston Red Sox second baseman Pete Runnels goes 6-for-7, as Boston edge the Tigers in the 15-inning opener of a twin bill. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. James Edward "Pete" Runnels ( January 28, 1928 - May 20, 1991) was a Major League Baseball Infielder who played The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Runnels’ 15th-inning double brings Frank Malzone home with the winning run to win, 5–4. Frank James Malzone (born February 28, 1930 in Bronx New York) is a former Major League Baseball Third baseman and right-handed batter Runnels has three more hits in the nightcap victory, 3–2 in 10 innings. His six hits are the most in an American League game since July 8, 1955. The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Brooklyn Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-3 Johnny Podres, MVP With 9-for-11 in the doubleheader, Runnels ties the major league record.
September
- September 2 - Boston Ted Williams hit a home run off Don Lee of the Senators. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) also nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter For other uses see Don Lee (disambiguation Donald Edward (Don Lee (born February 26, 1934 in Globe Arizona The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Williams had homered against Lee's father, Thornton, 20 years earlier. Thornton Starr Lee ( September 13, 1906 - June 9, 1997) also nicknamed "Lefty", was a Starting pitcher in
- September 3:
- A battle of left-handers pitchers features Sandy Koufax of the LA Dodgers against Mike McCormick of the SF Giants. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Sanford Koufax (ˈkoʊfæks (born Sanford Braun, on December 30, 1935) is an American Left-handed former Pitcher in The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Michael Francis McCormick (born on September 29, 1938 in Pasadena, California) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Felipe Alou's home run gives McCormick a 1–0 win, his second 1–0 win against Los Angeles in 1960. Felipe Rojas Alou (born May 12 1935 in Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic) is a former Outfielder and First baseman in
- In the International League, Al Cicotte of the Toronto Maple Leafs pitches an 11-inning no-hitter against Montreal. The International League ( IL) is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the eastern United States. Alva Warren Cicotte ( December 23, 1929 &ndash November 29, 1982) nicknamed " Bozo," was a Major League Baseball In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting
- September 6 - In his final game at Yankee Stadium, Ted Williams hit his 518th career home run in a Red Sox 7–1 win. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) also nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions.
- September 10 - In Detroit, Yankees Mickey Mantle hit a home run in the 6th inning, the ball clearing the right field roof and landing in the Brooks Lumber Yard across Trumbull Avenue. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Mickey Charles Mantle ( October 20, 1931 &ndash August 13, 1995) was an American Baseball player who was inducted In June 1985, Mantle's blow was retroactively measured at 643 feet, and will be listed in the Guinness Book of World Records at that distance. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Kansas City Royals over St Guinness World Records, known until 2000 as The Guinness Book of Records (and in previous U
- September 13 - 18-year-old outfielder Danny Murphy becomes the youngest Chicago Cubs player to hit a home run when he clouts a three-run homer off Bob Purkey of the Cincinnati Reds, as the Reds win 8–6 at home. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Daniel Dan or Danny Murphy may refer to Sports Dan Murphy (sportscaster (born 1970 Canadian hockey reporter Danny The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Robert Thomas Purkey ( July 14 1929 - March 16 2008) was an American right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Murphy will play just 49 games for the Cubs from 1960-62. He will come back as a pitcher for the Chicago White Sox in 1969-70. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.
- September 15 - Willie Mays ties the modern major league record with three triples in a game against the Phillies. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Willie Howard Mays Jr (born May 6 1931 is a retired American Baseball player who played the majority of his career with the New York and San Francisco Giants The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The last National League player to hit three triples in a game was Roberto Clemente, in 1958. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Roberto Clemente Walker (August 18 1934 &ndash December 31 1972 was a professional baseball player and a Major League Baseball Right fielder. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Milwaukee Braves (4-3 Bob Turley, MVP
- September 16:
- At the age of 39, Warren Spahn notches his 11th 20-win season with a 4–0 no-hitter against the Phillies. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Warren Edward Spahn ( April 23, 1921 &ndash November 24, 2003) was an American left-handed Pitcher in Major League In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Spahn also sets a Milwaukee club record with 15 strikeouts in handing the last-place Phils their 90th loss of the year.
- The Baltimore Orioles (83-58) and New York Yankees (82-57) open a crucial four games series with the Orioles just . The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. 002 in back of New York. Three days later, during a doubleheader, the Yankees will sweep Baltimore. The faltering Birds, now four back, will end up in second place, eight games back.
- September 18 - At Wrigley Field, Ernie Banks sets a record by drawing his 27th intentional walk of the season. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Wrigley Field is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago Ernest "Ernie" Banks (born January 31, 1931 in Dallas Texas) is an American former Major League Baseball player
- September 19 - The Chicago White Sox pennant hopes are damaged with a nitecap 7–6 loss to the Detroit Tigers, after they win the opener, 8–4. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Pinch hitter Norm Cash scores the decisive run in game two. Norman Dalton Cash ( November 10 1934 - October 11 1986) was an American First baseman in Major League Baseball Cash thus ends the season by grounding into no double plays, becoming the first American League player since league records on this were started in 1940. The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Detroit Tigers (4-3 All-Star Game Teammates Dick McAuliffe and Roger Repoz will duplicate this in 1968. Richard John McAuliffe (born November 29, 1939, in Hartford Connecticut) is a former Major League Baseball Shortstop and Roger Allen Repoz (born August 3, 1940, in Bellingham, Washington) is a retired professional Baseball player who played nine The Year of the Pitcher In Major League Baseball, the trend throughout the 1960s was of increased pitching dominance caused by enforcing a larger strike zone (top of armpit
- September 20 - Boston Red Sox outfielder Carroll Hardy pinch-hits for Ted Williams, who is forced to leave the game after fouling a ball off his ankle and grounds into a double play. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Carroll William Hardy (born May 18, 1933 in Sturgis South Dakota) is a former backup Outfielder in Major League Baseball Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) also nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter On May 31, 1961, Hardy will pinch hit for rookie Carl Yastrzemski, making him the only player to go in for both future Hall of Famers. Headline Event of the Year Roger Maris hits 61 home runs breaking Babe Ruth 's record Carl Michael Yastrzemski (jəˈstrɛmski (born August 22, 1939) nicknamed "Yaz" then moved him to the Minneapolis Millers for the post-season Hardy also hit his first major league home run pinch-hitting for Roger Maris when both were at Cleveland (May 18, 1958). Roger Eugene Maris ( September 10 1934 &ndash December 14 1985) was an American Right fielder in Major League Baseball The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Milwaukee Braves (4-3 Bob Turley, MVP
- September 25:
- For the first time since 1927, the Pittsburgh Pirates are headed for the World Series. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France In the 1927 World Series, the New York Yankees swept the Pittsburgh Pirates in four games The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation.
- Ralph Terry clinches the New York Yankees 25th pennant with a 4–3 win over the Boston Red Sox. Ralph Willard Terry (born on January 9, 1936 in Big Cabin Oklahoma) is a former right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball who The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Luis Arroyo saves the win. Luis Enrique "Tite" Arroyo, born on February 18, 1927 in Peñuelas Puerto Rico, is a former Major League Baseball pitcher It is Casey Stengel's 10th pennant in 12 years at New York. Charles Dillon "Casey" Stengel ( July 30, 1890 - September 29, 1975) nicknamed "The Old Professor" was an American
- September 28 - In his last major league at bat, Ted Williams picks out a 1-1 pitch by Baltimore's Jack Fisher and drives it 450 feet into the right-center field seats behind the Boston bullpen. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) also nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. John Howard Fisher (born March 4, 1939 in Frostburg Maryland) was a Major League Baseball Pitcher. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. It is Williams' 521st and last career home run, putting him third on the all-time list. Williams stays in the dugout, ignoring the thunderous ovation at Fenway Park, and refused to tip his hat the hometown fans.
October
- October 2 - The Baltimore Orioles defeat the Washington Senators 2-1 at Griffith Stadium in the Senators' final game before their move to the Minneapolis-St. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Griffith Stadium was a Sports Stadium that stood in Washington D Paul area. Milt Pappas wins the pitchers' duel against Pedro Ramos, who gives up a home run to Jackie Brandt for the deciding run. Milton Stephen (Milt Pappas (original name (Miltiades Stergios Papastergios (born May 11, 1939 in Detroit Michigan) is a former Professional baseball Pedro Ramos Guerra (born April 28, 1935, in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba) was a Major League pitcher with a 15-year career from 1955 to 1967 John George Brandt Jr (born April 28, 1934 in Omaha Nebraska) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder.
- October 3 - The New York Yankees head into the World Series with a 15-game winning streak, the 8th longest streak in the American League this century, after Dale Long's two-run 9th-inning home run gives them an 8–7 win over the Boston Red Sox. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The 1960 World Series was played between the Pittsburgh Pirates (NL and New York Yankees (AL from October 5 to October 13, 1960 The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in Richard Dale Long ( February 6, 1926 - January 27, 1991) was a First baseman in Professional baseball. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The 193 home runs are an AL season record, three better than the 1956 Yankees. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 Don Larsen, MVP RBI leader Roger Maris drives in three runs, but falls one home run short of Mickey Mantle's league-high 40. Roger Eugene Maris ( September 10 1934 &ndash December 14 1985) was an American Right fielder in Major League Baseball Mickey Charles Mantle ( October 20, 1931 &ndash August 13, 1995) was an American Baseball player who was inducted
- October 5 - In a portent of things to come, Bill Mazeroski's two-run 5th-inning home run off Jim Coates is the difference as Pittsburgh beats the Yankees 6–4 in its first World Series win since 1925. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople William Stanley Mazeroski (born September 5 1936 in Wheeling West Virginia) nicknamed "Maz" is a former Major League Baseball player who spent his entire James Alton Coates (born August 4, 1932 in Farnham Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. In the 1925 World Series, the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the defending champion Washington Senators in seven games Roy Face survives a two-run 9th-inning Elston Howard home run to preserve Vern Law's victory. Elroy Leon Face (born February 20 1928 in Stephentown New York) is a former right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Elston Gene Howard ( February 23 1929 &ndash December 14 1980) was an American Catcher, Left fielder and Vernon Sanders Law (born March 12, 1930 in Meridian Idaho) is a retired Major League Baseball Pitcher.
- October 6 - Mickey Mantle hits two home runs in a Yankees 16–3 victory at Forbes Field, evening the World Series. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Mickey Charles Mantle ( October 20, 1931 &ndash August 13, 1995) was an American Baseball player who was inducted The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Forbes Field was a Baseball park in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1909 to 1971 The 1960 World Series was played between the Pittsburgh Pirates (NL and New York Yankees (AL from October 5 to October 13, 1960 A seven-run 6th inning overwhelms Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- October 8 - At Yankee Stadium, Bobby Richardson collects six RBI, including a grand slam off reliever Clem Labine in a six-run first inning, and Whitey Ford pitches a four-hitter 10–0 shutout to give the Yankees a 2-1 World Series lead, spoiling Pittsburgh manager Danny Murtaugh's 43rd birthday. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. Robert Clinton "Bobby" Richardson (born August 19 1935, in Sumter South Carolina) is a former Second baseman in Major League In the Sport of Baseball, a grand slam (or just slam for short is a Home run hit with all the bases occupied by baserunners, thereby Clement Walter Labine ( August 6 1926 – March 2 2007) was an American right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Edward Charles "Whitey" Ford (born October 21, 1926) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who spent his entire 18-year career The 1960 World Series was played between the Pittsburgh Pirates (NL and New York Yankees (AL from October 5 to October 13, 1960 The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Daniel Edward Murtaugh ( October 8, 1917 – December 2, 1976) was an American Second baseman and manager
- October 9 - Vern Law wins again, thanks to his own RBI single and Bill Virdon's two-run hit. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Vernon Sanders Law (born March 12, 1930 in Meridian Idaho) is a retired Major League Baseball Pitcher. William Charles Virdon (born June 9, 1931 in Hazel Park Michigan) is a former Outfielder, manager and coach in Major Roy Face retires the final eight batters in order. Elroy Leon Face (born February 20 1928 in Stephentown New York) is a former right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball The Pittsburgh Pirates 3–2 win evens the 1960 World Series. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 1960 World Series was played between the Pittsburgh Pirates (NL and New York Yankees (AL from October 5 to October 13, 1960
- October 10 - Bill Mazeroski stars again. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated William Stanley Mazeroski (born September 5 1936 in Wheeling West Virginia) nicknamed "Maz" is a former Major League Baseball player who spent his entire His two-run double stakes Harvey Haddix to a 3–0 lead. Harvey Haddix Jr ( September 18, 1925 - January 8, 1994) was a Major League Baseball left-handed Pitcher who played with Roy Face is called on once more for another hitless effort to preserve a 5–2 win over the Yankees and 3-2 World Series lead for the surprising Pirates. Elroy Leon Face (born February 20 1928 in Stephentown New York) is a former right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The 1960 World Series was played between the Pittsburgh Pirates (NL and New York Yankees (AL from October 5 to October 13, 1960 The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- October 12 - In Game Six of the World Series, Whitey Ford preserves the Yankees hopes with a seven-hit shutout at Forbes Field. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. The 1960 World Series was played between the Pittsburgh Pirates (NL and New York Yankees (AL from October 5 to October 13, 1960 Edward Charles "Whitey" Ford (born October 21, 1926) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who spent his entire 18-year career The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Forbes Field was a Baseball park in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1909 to 1971 Bob Friend is bombed again as the Yankees coasts 12–0. For the British newscaster see Bob Friend (newscaster. Robert Bartmess Friend (born November 24, 1930 in Lafayette Bobby Richardson's two run-scoring triples give him a WS record of 12 RBI. Robert Clinton "Bobby" Richardson (born August 19 1935, in Sumter South Carolina) is a former Second baseman in Major League
- October 13 - In a 9–9 tie, Bill Mazeroski leads off the last of the ninth inning and hits what is arguably the most dramatic home run in WS history, off Yankees Ralph Terry, to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 10–9 win and the World Series Championship. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees William Stanley Mazeroski (born September 5 1936 in Wheeling West Virginia) nicknamed "Maz" is a former Major League Baseball player who spent his entire The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Ralph Willard Terry (born on January 9, 1936 in Big Cabin Oklahoma) is a former right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball who The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 1960 World Series was played between the Pittsburgh Pirates (NL and New York Yankees (AL from October 5 to October 13, 1960 The drama of Mazeroski's home run was heightened by the excitement that preceded the home run: A combined total of seven runs were scored by both teams in a wild and whacky bottom of the eighth and top of the ninth. An oddity in this game – it is the only World Series game this century with no strikeouts recorded. Another oddity, this one to the 1960 World Series itself - Mazeroski's home run makes this 1960 World Series the only World Series in Major League history won by a home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of the seventh and deciding game. Despite Mazeroski's heroics, however, Bobby Richardson is named the Series MVP, as the Yankees outscore Pittsburgh, 55 to 27. Robert Clinton "Bobby" Richardson (born August 19 1935, in Sumter South Carolina) is a former Second baseman in Major League The World Series MVP Award is given to the player who most contributes to his team's success in the World Series - the Most Valuable Player.
- October 17 - The National League votes to admit Houston and New York teams to the league in 1962, the first structural change since 1900, and to go to a 10-team league. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The City of New York The 1962 season is perhaps most notable for the dismal 40-120 record of the New York Mets, which has been a continuing source of humor among baseball fans as well as comedians such as Champions Chronicle-Telegraph Cup: Brooklyn Superbas defeated Pittsburgh Pirates, 3 games to 1 National League:
- October 18 - Instituting a mandatory retirement age of 65, New York Yankees co-owners Dan Topping and Del Webb relieve Casey Stengel as the team manager. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Charles Dillon "Casey" Stengel ( July 30, 1890 - September 29, 1975) nicknamed "The Old Professor" was an American Stengel says "I wasn't retired—they fired me. " Veteran skipper has a 1,149-696 career record.
- October 20 - Coach Ralph Houk, at 41 age, is named to succeed Casey Stengel as the Yankees manager. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Ralph George Houk (born August 9, 1919 in Lawrence Kansas) nicknamed "The Major" is a former Catcher, coach, manager Charles Dillon "Casey" Stengel ( July 30, 1890 - September 29, 1975) nicknamed "The Old Professor" was an American The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Houk briefly led the Yankees in 1960 when Stengel was hospitalized.
- October 27 - Trying to jump ahead of the National League, the American League admits Los Angeles and Minneapolis teams to the league with plans to have the new clubs begin competition in 1961 in the new 10-team league. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Headline Event of the Year Roger Maris hits 61 home runs breaking Babe Ruth 's record Calvin Griffith is given permission to move the existing Washington Senators franchise to Minneapolis/St. Paul. Calvin Robertson Griffith ( December 1 1911 - October 20 1999) born Calvin Robertson in Montreal, Canada, was The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Saint Paul ( abbreviated St Paul) is the capital and second most populous city in the U (An expansion team, also called the Senators, will be placed in Washington. ) American League president Joe Cronin says the league will play a 162-game schedule, with 18 games against each opponent. Joseph Edward Cronin ( October 12, 1906 – September 7, 1984) was a Major League Baseball player from to and manager The National League will balk, saying the two expansions are not analogous and that the American League was not invited to move into LA. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball
November-December
- November 2 - Hank Greenberg asks for American League dates at the Los Angeles Coliseum, home of the National League Dodgers. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Henry Benjamin "Hank" Greenberg ( January 1, 1911, New York New York – September 4, 1986) nicknamed "Hammerin' The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is a large outdoor sports Stadium in the University Park neighborhood of Los Angeles California at Exposition The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Greenberg and Bill Veeck are expected to run the new Los Angeles club in the AL. William Louis Veeck Jr (ˈvɛk rhymes with "wreck" February 9 1914 &ndash January 2 1986) also known as " Sport Shirt Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West On November 17th, Greenberg will drop out of the bidding to run the new franchise.
- November 22 - The American League proposes that both leagues expand to nine teams in 1961 and begin interleague play. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in Headline Event of the Year Roger Maris hits 61 home runs breaking Babe Ruth 's record Interleague play is the term used to describe regular season Major League Baseball games played between teams in different leagues introduced in. It will delay entering the Los Angeles market if the National League agrees. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball
- November 26 - Twins is the appropriate new name chosen for the club transplanted from Washington, D.C. to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D
- December 5 - American League president Joe Cronin suggests that if the National League starts its new New York franchise in 1961, the AL will stay out of Los Angeles until 1962. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in Joseph Edward Cronin ( October 12, 1906 – September 7, 1984) was a Major League Baseball player from to and manager The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The City of New York Headline Event of the Year Roger Maris hits 61 home runs breaking Babe Ruth 's record Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West The 1962 season is perhaps most notable for the dismal 40-120 record of the New York Mets, which has been a continuing source of humor among baseball fans as well as comedians such as The NL turned down the suggested compromise of November 22nd because Houston will not be ready in 1961.
- December 6 - A group headed by movie star Gene Autry and former football star Bob Reynolds is awarded the new American League Los Angeles Angels. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Orvon Gene Autry ( September 29 1907 &ndash October 2 1998) was an American performer who gained fame as The Singing Cowboy Robert O'Dell Reynolds ( March 30, 1914 - February 8, 1994) was an American football player The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. Charlie Finley withdraws his bid for Los Angeles and offers to purchase control of the Kansas City Athletics. Charles Oscar Finley ( February 22 1918 - February 19 1996) nicknamed Charlie O or Charley O, was an American The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. On December 20th, Finley will buys the 52 percent of the A's in Arnold Johnson's estate.
- December 21 - Chicago Cubs owner P.K. Wrigley says his team will have no manager, but will use a college of coaches. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Philip Knight Wrigley ( December 5 1894 - April 12 1977) sometimes also called P
Births
January-March
- January 4 - Paul Gibson
- January 12 - Mike Marshall
- January 12 - Mike Trujillo
- January 17 - Chili Davis
- January 21 - Andy Hawkins
- January 29 - Steve Sax
- February 1 - Cecilio Guante
- February 24 - Nick Esasky
- March 2 - Mike Woodard
- March 3 - Neal Heaton
- March 7 - Joe Carter
- March 14 - Kirby Puckett
- March 15 - Mike Pagliarulo
April-June
- April 16 - Curt Young
- April 19 - Frank Viola
- April 28 - Tom Browning
- April 28 - John Cerutti
- May 1 - Charlie O'Brien
- May 9 - Tony Gwynn
- May 21 - Kent Hrbek
- May 26 - Rob Murphy
- June 3 - Steve Lyons
- June 23 - Jim Deshaies
- June 27 - Jackie Gutiérrez
- June 30 - Al Newman
July-September
- July 16 - Terry Pendleton
- July 20 - Mike Witt
- July 30 - Steve Ellsworth
- August 1 - Dave Anderson
- August 3 - Sid Bream
- August 11 - Al Pedrique
- August 18 - Mike LaValliere
- August 19 - Ron Darling
- August 20 - Tom Brunansky
- August 20 - Mark Langston
- August 24 - Cal Ripken, Jr.
- September 2 - Rex Hudler
- September 5 - Candy Maldonado
- September 6 - Greg Olson
- September 9 - Alvin Davis
- September 16 - Mel Hall
- September 16 - Mickey Tettleton
- September 17 - John Franco
- September 29 - Rob Deer
- September 29 - Howard Johnson
October-December
- October 4 - Joe Boever
- October 4 - Billy Hatcher
- October 19 - Mark Davis
- October 21 - Franklin Stubbs
- October 27 - Tom Nieto
- October 30 - José Escobar
- October 30 - Gerald Perry
- October 30 - Dave Valle
- October 31 - Mike Gallego
- November 1 - Fernando Valenzuela
- November 21 - Mark Eichhorn
- November 26 - Harold Reynolds
- November 29 - Howard Johnson
- November 30 - Bob Tewksbury
- December 9 - Juan Samuel
- December 10 - Paul Assenmacher
- December 13 - Jeff Robinson
- December 20 - José DeLeón
- December 21 - Roger McDowell
- December 21 - Andy Van Slyke
- December 24 - John Costello
- December 28 - Zane Smith
- December 28 - Carl Willis
Deaths
January-July
- February 11 - Fritz Clausen, 90, a 19th century pitcher for the Louisville Colonels and Chicago Colts
- February 16 - Stuffy McInnis, 69, excellent fielding first baseman who batted . Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Paul Bernard Gibson MP (born 19 January 1944 in Young, New South Wales) is an Australian Politician, elected Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Michael Allen Marshall (born January 12 1960 in Libertyville, Illinois) was a Major League Baseball Utility player with Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Michael Andrew Trujillo (born January 12, 1960 in Denver, Colorado) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball from Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Charles Theodore "Chili" Davis, nicknamed "Jamaican Sensation" (born January 17, 1960 in Kingston Jamaica) is a former Outfielder Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Melton Andrew "Andy" Hawkins (born January 21, 1960 in Waco Texas) is a former major-league pitcher. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Stephen Louis Sax (born January 29, 1960 in West Sacramento, California) is a former star Second baseman in Major League Baseball Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Cecilio Guante (born February 1, 1960) was a professional Major League Baseball player who played from 1982 to 1990 Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Nicholas Andrew Esasky (born February 24, 1960 in Hialeah, Florida) was a Major League Baseball First baseman and Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Neal Heaton (born March 3, 1960 in South Ozone Park New York) is a former Major League Baseball left-handed Pitcher who played for Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Joseph Christopher Carter (born March 7 1960 in Oklahoma City Oklahoma) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball who played Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Kirby Puckett (March 14 1960 – March 6 2006 was a Center fielder Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Michael Timothy Pagliarulo, aka " Pags " (born March 15, 1960 in Medford Massachusetts) is a former Major League Baseball Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Curtis Allen Young (born April 16, 1960 in Saginaw Michigan) is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1983-1993 Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Frank John Viola Jr (born April 19 1960 in East Meadow New York) is a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Thomas Leo Browning (born April 28, 1960 in Casper Wyoming) was a Major League Baseball left-handed Pitcher for the Cincinnati Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title John Joseph Cerutti ( April 28 1960 - October 3 2004) was an American left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. This article is about the major league baseball player For other people see Charles O'Brien (disambiguation Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Kent Allen Hrbek (ˈhɝbɛk born May 21, 1960 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) nicknamed "Herbie", is a former American Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Robert Albert (Rob Murphy (born May 26, 1960 in Miami Florida) is a former Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Stephen John Lyons (born June 3, 1960) is a former Major League Baseball player and a Television Sportscaster. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish James Joseph Deshaies (born June 23, 1960 in Massena New York) is a former left-handed Starting pitcher. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Joaquín Fernando Gutiérrez (born June 27, 1960 in Cartagena Colombia) better known as Jackie Gutiérrez, is a former Major League Baseball Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Albert Dwayne (Al Newman (born June 30, 1960 in Kansas City Missouri) is a former Infielder in Major League Baseball who played Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Terry Lee Pendleton (born July 16 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Third baseman in Major League Baseball, and the current Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Michael Atwater "Mike" Witt (born July 20, 1960 in Fullerton California) is a former Pitcher in Major League Baseball. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Steven Clark Ellsworth (born July 30, 1960 in Chicago Illinois) is the son of Dick Ellsworth and a former Major League Baseball Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman David Carter Anderson (born August 1, 1960 in Louisville Kentucky) is a former Shortstop / Third baseman in Major League Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Sidney Eugene "Sid" Bream (born August 3, 1960 in Carlisle Pennsylvania) is an American former Major League Baseball Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Alfredo José Pedrique García (born August 11, 1960 in Aragua State, Venezuela) best know as "Al Pedrique" (pay-DREE-kay Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Michael Eugene "Mike" LaValliere (born August 18, 1960 in Charlotte North Carolina) nicknamed Spanky, is a former Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Ronald Maurice Darling (born August 19 1960) is an American former right-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Thomas Andrew Brunansky (born August 20, 1960 in Covina California) nicknamed "Bruno" is a former Right fielder in Major League Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Mark Edward Langston (born August 20, 1960 in San Diego California) is an American Left-handed former Major League Baseball Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Rex Allen Hudler (nicknamed the "Wonder Dog" (born on September 2, 1960, in Tempe Arizona) is a former Major League Baseball Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Candido Maldonado Guadarrama (born September 5, 1960 in Humacao Puerto Rico) was a Major League Baseball outfielder from to for the Los Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Greg Olson may be in reference to Greg Olson (baseball Greg Olson (American football coach Gregg Olson, pitcher Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Alvin Glenn Davis (born September 9, 1960 in Riverside California) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman / Designated Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Melvin Hall Jr (born September 16, 1960 in Lyons New York) is a former Major League Baseball player from 1981 to 1996 for the Chicago Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Mickey Lee Tettleton (born September 16, 1960 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Oakland Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec John Anthony Franco (born September 17 1960 in Brooklyn, New York) is a former left-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Robert George Deer (born September 29, 1960 in Orange California) is a former U Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Howard Michael Johnson (born November 29, 1960) nicknamed HoJo, is a former switch hitting Third baseman in Major League Baseball Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Joseph Martin Boever (born October 4, 1960 in Kirkwood Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas William Augustus Hatcher (born October 4 1960 in Williams Arizona) is a former left and Center fielder in Major League Baseball Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Mark William Davis (born October 19, 1960 in Livermore California) is a former Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Franklin Lee Stubbs (born October 21, 1960, in Richlands North Carolina) was a Major League Baseball player from 1984 to 1995 Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Thomas Andrew "Tom" Nieto (born October 27, 1960) is a former major league baseball player and was most recently the New York Mets ' first base Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. José Escobar may refer to José Elías Escobar (b 1960 former Major League Baseball shortstop José Escobar Saliente (1908-1994 Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Gerald June Perry (born October 30 1960 in Savannah Georgia) is a former First baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1983 Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. David Valle ('væli pronounced "valley" (born October 30, 1960 in Bayside New York, USA is a former Major League Baseball player from Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Michael Anthony Gallego (born October 31, 1960 in Whittier California) is a former Major League Baseball Infielder who played for Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Fernando Valenzuela Anguamea (born November 1, 1960, Etchohuaquila, Sonora, Mexico) is a former Left-handed Pitcher Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Mark Anthony Eichhorn (Born November 21, 1960 in San Jose California) is a retired Major League Baseball Pitcher best known for his Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Harold Craig Reynolds (born November 26 1960) is a former Second baseman in Major League Baseball. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Howard Michael Johnson (born November 29, 1960) nicknamed HoJo, is a former switch hitting Third baseman in Major League Baseball Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Robert Alan Tewksbury (born November 30 1960 in Concord New Hampshire) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Juan Milton Samuel (born December 9, 1960 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a baseball coach and a former Second Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Paul Andre Assenmacher (born December 10, 1960 in Detroit Michigan) is a former left-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Jeffrey Daniel Robinson (born December 13 1960 in Santa Ana, California) is a former right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Roger Alan McDowell (born December 21 1960) is the Pitching coach of the Atlanta Braves and was a right-handed Relief pitcher for Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Andrew James Van Slyke (born December 21, 1960, in Utica New York) is a retired American Major League Baseball Outfielder Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes John Reilly Costello (born December 24, 1960 in Bronx New York) is a former Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Zane William Smith (born December 28, 1960 in Madison Wisconsin) is a former American Major League Baseball player Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Carl Blake Willis (born December 28, 1960 in Danville Virginia) was a Relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers (1984 Cincinnati Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. For other use see Frits Clausen. Frederick William (Fritz Clausen ( April 26, 1869 - February 11, 1960 Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols John Phalen "Stuffy" McInnis ( September 19 1890 - February 16 1960) was a First baseman and manager in Major 307 career, most prominently with the Philadelphia Athletics' "$100,000 infield"
- March 2 - Howie Camnitz, 78, pitcher who had three 20-win campaigns for the Pirates
- March 18 - Dixie Howell, 40, relief pitcher por the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox between 1940 and 1958, who threw a no-hitter game in the American Association, and also was a POW during World War II
- March 22 - Gordon Rhodes, 52, pitcher who played from 1929 to 1936 for the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Athletics
- March 30 - Joe Connolly, 76, outfielder for the New York Giants, Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox in the 1920s
- May 6 - Vern Bickford, 39, pitcher who won 66 games for the Braves, including a no-hitter
- May 21 - George Cochran, 71, a third baseman for the 1918 Boston Red Sox
- May 30 - George Hildebrand, 81, American League umpire from 1913 to 1934 who worked in four World Series; outfielder for Brooklyn in 1902, also credited with developing the spitball while in the minor leagues
- June 25 - Tommy Corcoran, 91, longtime shortstop, and captain of the Cincinnati Reds for 10 years
- July 14 - Al Kellett, 58, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Athletics in the 1920s
- July 17 - Pat Duncan, 66, Cincinnati Reds outfielder who was the first player to homer over Crosley Field's left-field fence
- July 18 - Terry Turner, 79, shortstop for the Cleveland Naps and Indians, who led American League shortstops in fielding percentage four times, ranks among the top 10 Cleveland all-timers in seven different offensive categories, and set team-records with 1,619 games played and 4,603 putouts that still stand
August-December
- August 14 - Fred Clarke, 87, Hall of Fame left fielder and manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates who batted . Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Samuel Howard (Howie Camnitz ( August 22, 1881 - March 2, 1960) was a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball and Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor For the catcher see Dixie Howell.---- Millard Filmore Howell ( January 7, 1920 - March 18, 1960) was a Relief pitcher Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. John Gordon Rhodes ( August 11, 1907 - March 22, 1960 was a Starting pitcher in Major League who played from through for the New York Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Joseph George Connolly Joe ( June 27, 1894 – March 30, 1960) was a backup Outfielder in Major League Baseball who Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Vernon Edgell Bickford ( August 17, 1920 - May 6, 1960) was a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played with Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. George Leslie Cochran ( February 12, 1889 - May 21, 1960) was a Third baseman and Shortstop in Major League Baseball Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following George Albert Hildebrand ( September 6 1878 - May 30 1960) was an American Left fielder and umpire in Major Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Alfred Henry Kellett ( October 30, 1901 - July 14, 1960 was a Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, For other uses see Bonnie and Terry Turner. Terrance Lamont (Terry Turner ( February 28, 1881 - July 18, Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Fred Clifford Clarke ( October 3, 1872 &ndash August 14, 1960) was a Hall of Fame Major League Baseball player 312 in his career, and became one of the first dozen players to make 2500 hits and the first manager to win 1500 games
- September 23 - Paul Hinson, 56, utility for the 1928 Boston Red Sox
- October 16 - Arch McDonald, 59, broadcaster for the Washington Senators from 1934 to 1956
- October 22 - Charlie Hartman, 72, pitcher for the 1908 Boston Red Sox
- November 2 - Everett Scott, 67, shortstop who played in 1,307 consecutive games from 1916 to 1925, a record later broken by Lou Gehrig
- November 3 - Bobby Wallace, 86, Hall of Fame shortstop for the St. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English James Paul Hinson ( May 9, 1904 - September 23, 1960) was a Utility player in Major League Baseball who played for the Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Arch Linn McDonald ( May 23 1901 &ndash October 16 1960) was an American Radio broadcaster who served as the voice of Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Charles Otto Hartman ( August 10, 1888 - October 22, 1960) was a Left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Lewis Everett Scott ( November 19, 1892 &ndash November 2, 1960) nicknamed "Deacon" was an American Shortstop Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Rhoderick John "Bobby" Wallace ( November 4, 1873 - November 3, 1960) was a Major League Baseball Pitcher Louis Browns who set several fielding records, later a scout for the Cincinnati Reds for 33 years
- December 10 - Ernie Quigley, 80, National League umpire from 1913 to 1937 who worked in six World Series, was later a league supervisor
- December 18 - Art Nehf, 68, pitcher who won 184 games for four National League teams
- December 22 - Jack Onslow, 72, manager of the White Sox in 1949-50, formerly a catcher, coach and scout
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