1960s Timeline

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Jul 29, 2021

Yankees Beat Orioles as Berra Goes Deep

July 29, 1961 - In defense of their precarious perch atop the American League, the Yankees triggered a fusillade of singles against the...

Jul 26, 2021

Yankees Beat White Sox at Stadium, Mantle Belts 39th, Trails Maris By 1 Homer

July 26, 1961 - Today's job for the Yankees at the Stadium was to dig in and consolidate their position atop the American League...

Jul 25, 2021

Maris Hits 4 Homers in Yankees' Doubleheader Sweep of White Sox, Has 40

July 25, 1961 - One seismic tremor after another shook the Stadium today as Yankee bats smashed eight home runs against the White Sox....

Jul 24, 2021

Giants Return to New York and Beat Yankees in Exhibition Game at Stadium

July 24, 1961 - The San Francisco Giants, New York's prodigal sons, proved today that you can go home again - and in style. To the glee...

Jul 21, 2021

Blanchard Wins It for Yanks; Maris Hits 36th Homer, Mantle 37th

July 21, 1961 - A pinch-hit grand-slam by John Blanchard (pictured) with two out in the ninth bailed out the Yankees today just when it...

Jul 18, 2021

Mantle Blasts 2 Homers, Tied with Maris at 35, as Yanks Beat Washington

July 18, 1961 - Mickey Mantle paced the Yankees to a 5-3 victory over the Senators today with his continued heavy slugging. He blasted...

Jul 13, 2021

Yankees Beat White Sox as Maris and Mantle Connect

July 13, 1961 - Thanks largely to soaring home runs by Roger Maris (pictured right after today's game) and Mickey Mantle, the Yankees...

Jul 9, 2021

Yankees Beat Red Sox as Maris Hits 33rd Homer

July 9, 1961 - The Yanks polished off the Red Sox today for the third time in a row, 3-0, as Roland Sheldon scored his second consecutive...

Jul 7, 2021

Yankees Destroy Red Sox, 14-3, Gain First Place

July 7, 1961 - Baseball's ultimate weapon - the home run - was employed once by both sides at Yankee Stadium last night. Its benefits...