Dec 12, 2021Mantle Expected to Sign 1962 Contract for $85,000Dec. 12, 1961 - The world champion Yankees may be faced with a record payroll that could go well over $700,000. But their salary troubles...
Nov 15, 2021Maris Voted MVP Second Year in a RowNov. 15, 1961 - Yankee outfielder Roger Maris, whose 61 home runs last season were the most ever hit by a major league player in a...
Nov 8, 2021Ford Wins Cy Young AwardNov. 8, 1961 - Whitey Ford, the bellwether of the Yankee pitching staff for more than 10 years, gained the Cy Young award as the...
Nov 4, 2021Maris Gets 61st Home-Run Ball Back in SacramentoNov. 4, 1961 - Roger Maris today got back the ball he hit for his 61st home run last season, but he avoided a red-carpet welcome planned...