1960s Timeline

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Feb 6, 2023

Frank Robinson Signs Contract with Reds

Feb. 6, 1963 - Frank Robinson (pictured last September), who said at the end of last season he would quit baseball, today signed his 1963...

Apr 9, 2022

President Kennedy Observes the Senators Top the Tigers

Apr. 9, 1962 - The Washington Senators, whose 61-101 record last season prompted the adoption of “a better view in ’62” as their slogan...

Nov 22, 2021

Reds' Frank Robinson Wins NL MVP Award

Nov. 22, 1961 - Frank Robinson (pictured at his wedding last month), crack outfielder of the Cincinnati Reds, today was named the winner...

Oct 9, 2021

Reds Manager Says Maris Homer Was Turning Point

Oct. 9, 1961 - Fred Hutchinson (pictured right with Ralph Houk), the manager of the routed Reds, said after today's game that the Yankees...

Sep 26, 2021

🚨Reds Clinch National League Pennant

Sept. 26, 1961 - The Cincinnati Reds clinched the 1961 National League pennant today. It took them virtually all day to do it, but what's...

Sep 22, 2021

Four is the Magic Number for the Cincinnati Reds

Sept. 22, 1961 - One Cincinnati baserunner reached third today as the Reds were blanked, 6-0, by Billy O'Dell of the Giants at Crosley...

Sep 18, 2021

Cubs Top Dodgers 5-3, Drop 4 Behind Reds

Sept. 18, 1961 - Home runs by Ed Bouchee, Don Zimmer, and George Altman brought the Cubs a 5-3 victory over Los Angeles today and dropped...

Sep 4, 2021

Dodgers Top Giants, 4-0, Gain in N.L. Race

Sept. 4, 1961 - Don Drysdale pitched a two-hitter and scored his first success against San Francisco in a year today as the Dodgers...

Aug 27, 2021

Reds Sweep Doubleheader from Dodgers, Gain Separation in N.L. Race

Aug. 27, 1961 - The Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Dodgers twice today, 6-5 and 8-3, removing temporarily (and possibly for good)...

Aug 22, 2021

Reds and Their Fans Hungry for First Pennant since 1940

Aug. 22, 1961 - The slogans, placards, and banners that are heard and seen throughout pennant-starved Cincinnati these days may help jam...

Jul 26, 2021

Reds Beat Braves, Robinson Leads N.L. with 30 Homers

July 26, 1961 - Gus Bell and Frank Robinson (pictured) slammed eighth-inning home runs as the Reds rallied and defeated the Braves, 3-2,...