1960s Timeline

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Mar 10, 2022

Phillies Move After Negro Players Denied Accomodations

Mar. 10, 1962 - Because local hotels in Clearwater, Fla., refused to accommodate five Negro ballplayers, the Philadelphia Phillies moved...

Nov 30, 2021

WOR-TV Likely Network for New York Mets Games in '62

Nov. 30, 1961 - New York stations WOR-TV and WOR radio said today they had reached “major portions of agreement” in negotiations to...

Sep 12, 2021

Phillies Destroy Dodgers, 19-10

Sept. 12, 1961 - A former Dodger, Don Demeter (pictured right with Ruben Amaro), drove in 7 runs with 3 homers and a single today as the...

Aug 28, 2021

Spahn Scores 304th Career Victory as Braves Beat Phillies, 7-1

Aug. 28, 1961 - Warren Spahn scored the 304th victory of his career and his 16th this season when he pitched the Braves to a 7-1 triumph...

Aug 21, 2021

After Phillies End Losing Streak, 200 Fans Greet Club at Philadelphia Airport

Aug. 21, 1961 - Two hundred fans turned out in rain at Philadelphia International Airport today to greet the Phillies when they arrived...

Aug 18, 2021

Phillies Set Modern Record for Futility with 21st Consecutive Loss

Aug. 18, 1961 - The Philadelphia Phillies set a modern major league record for futility with their 21st consecutive defeat today, a 4-1...

Aug 14, 2021

Phillies Beaten by Cubs, 9-2, for 17th Consecutive Loss; Approach Record for Futility

Aug. 14, 1961 - Ernie Banks and Jerry Kindall drove in 7 runs today and led the Cubs to a 9-2 victory over Philadelphia. The decision...

Jul 25, 2021

Dodgers, Powered by Koufax, Hodges, and Roseboro, Destroy Phillies

July 25, 1961 - A three-run homer by Gil Hodges and a two-run triple by John Roseboro powered the Dodgers to a 7-2 victory over the...

Jul 5, 2021

Drysdale Shines as Dodgers Beat Philly, 2-1

July 2, 1961 - Don Drysdale won his own game with a home run in the 8th inning today as the Dodgers defeated Philadelphia, 2-1, for...