1960s Timeline

Latest Podcasts

Politics | Culture | Entertainment | Sports

Apr 2, 2023

Lakers Top Hawks in Los Angeles as West Sinks Winner

Apr. 2, 1963 - Jerry West calmly tossed in a 15-footer in the last second of a wild finish, and as a result the Lakers scored a fantastic...

Mar 31, 2023

Lakers Top Hawks in Western Finals Opener as Jerry West Returns to Action

Mar. 31, 1963 - Jerry West (pictured #44) came back tonight and so did the Los Angeles Lakers. Before an L.A. Sports Arena crowd of...

Mar 29, 2023

Celtics Even Series Against Royals

Mar. 29, 1963 - Tom Heinsohn’s scoring and Bill Russell’s rebounding led Boston in a third-quarter breakaway tonight, and the Celtics...

Mar 28, 2023

Royals Launch Improbable Comeback and Shock Celtics at Boston Garden

Mar. 28, 1963 - Inspired Cincinnati, down by 22 points in the first half and apparently on the way to one of its most humiliating defeats...

Mar 26, 2023

Royals Score Upset in Syracuse, Move On to Play Celtics

Mar. 26, 1963 - The Cincinnati Royals got what they came for tonight in Syracuse — and they had to do it the hard way. They blew a...

Mar 26, 2023

Hawks Top Pistons, Move On to NBA West Finals Against Lakers

Mar. 26, 1963 - The St. Louis Hawks won the opening round of the NBA’s Western Division playoffs by edging the Pistons in Detroit...

Mar 25, 2023

NBA’s Chicago Zephyrs Transferred to Baltimore

Mar. 25, 1963 - The Chicago Zephyrs, organized as a new franchise in the NBA two years ago, were transferred to Baltimore today. The...

Mar 25, 2023

Royals Top Nats, 125-118, as “Big O” Explodes

Mar. 25, 1963 - Oscar Robertson (pictured), shackled to a lone field goal and 7 points in the first half, erupted for 22 in the second...

Mar 24, 2023

Pistons Overpower Hawks, 107-103

Mar. 24, 1963 - The St. Louis Hawks have never been noted for their shyness under the boards, but they lost a playoff game in Detroit...

Mar 23, 2023

Syracuse Gains 2-1 Advantage in Series with Royals

Mar. 23, 1963 - Syracuse held Oscar Robertson to only 16 points tonight, but the Nats still had to come from behind in the last 5 minutes...

Mar 22, 2023

Hawks Build 2-0 Series Advantage over Pistons

Mar. 22, 1963 - Just before he tore a copy of the box score in small pieces, Detroit Piston coach Dick McGuire jabbed his finger at two...

Mar 19, 2023

Nats Take First Game of Playoff Series against Royals

Mar. 19, 1963 - The Nationals pulled away from tiring Cincinnati in the final quarter of a brutally fought struggle tonight in Syracuse...

Mar 19, 2023

Chamberlain Wins Fourth Straight NBA Scoring Title

Mar. 19, 1963 - Wilt Chamberlain (#13) of the San Francisco Warriors won his fourth straight NBA scoring championship and also set a...

Mar 17, 2023

Boston Bids Cousy Farewell

Mar. 17, 1963 - Bob Cousy fought back tears today as Boston paid him the most boisterous, gift-laden goodbye ever accorded an athlete in...

Mar 15, 2023

Warriors Top Hawks in Oakland

Mar. 15, 1963 - Cliff Hagan (pictured) fell 3 points short of scoring his 10,000th point in NBA competition and the St. Louis Hawks...

Mar 14, 2023

NBA Playoffs Open Tuesday

Mar. 14, 1963 - The NBA first-round division playoffs open at Syracuse Tuesday and at St. Louis Wednesday. Syracuse hosts Cincinnati in...

Mar 11, 2023

Lakers Dominate Hawks in Los Angeles

Mar. 11, 1963 - The Lakers left no doubt in the minds of 5,137 Sports Arena fans and the St. Louis Hawks tonight that there is nothing...

Mar 10, 2023

Nats Win Eighth Straight, Top Warriors 163-148

Mar. 10, 1963 - The Syracuse Nationals won their eighth straight game tonight and established a new team scoring record by walloping the...

Mar 9, 2023

Hawks Top Lakers Despite Baylor’s Scoring Outburst

Mar. 9, 1963 - The Hawks staked themselves to an early lead and finished with a 117-101 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at Kiel...

Mar 8, 2023

Pistons Knock Warriors Out of Playoff Spot

Mar. 8, 1963 - The Warriors lost the game they had to win tonight in an overtime heartbreaker to the Detroit Pistons, 131-123, in Fort...