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...
Nov 30, 2021WOR-TV Likely Network for New York Mets Games in '62Nov. 30, 1961 - New York stations WOR-TV and WOR radio said today they had reached “major portions of agreement” in negotiations to...
Nov 27, 2021MLB: White Sox Trade Minnie Minoso to St. LouisNov. 27, 1961 - The Chicago White Sox traded Orestes (Minnie) Minoso, their Cuban outfield star, to the St. Louis Cardinals for Joe...