Dec 18, 2021Ping Bodie is DeadDec. 18, 1961 - Ping Bodie (pictured left in 1920), the slugging outfielder who was a former roommate of Babe Ruth (right), died of...
Dec 15, 2021A.P. Names Maris Male Athlete of the YearDec. 15, 1961 - Roger Maris, baseball’s home run king, normally quiet and unemotional, appeared deeply moved today when told he had been...
Dec 15, 2021William "Dummy" Hoy, Oldest Former Major League Ballplayer, Dead at 99Dec. 15, 1961 - William “Dummy” Hoy (pictured throwing out the first pitch at Game 3 of this year’s World Series), the oldest former...
Dec 8, 2021MLB: Mets Acquire Former Batting Champ Richie AshburnDec. 8, 1961 - The New York Mets today acquired another slightly aged though still highly capable player they expect to give their club...