1960s Timeline

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

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

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

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

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...

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...