Phillies second baseman Sparky Anderson goes 0-for-3 and is caught stealing in a 5-2 loss to Milwaukee at County Stadium. The season finale marks the end of the 25 year-old infielder’s playing career, but the future Hall of Fame manager’s participation in 152 contests will establish a record for the most games ever played by someone who spent only one year in the major leagues.

Phillies second baseman Sparky Anderson goes 0-for-3 and is caught stealing in a 5-2 loss to Milwaukee at County Stadium. The season finale marks the end of the 25 year-old infielder’s playing career, but the future Hall of Fame manager’s participation in 152 contests will establish a record for the most games ever played by someone who spent only one year in the major leagues.

1959 – In one of theĀ National League’sĀ frequent tight races, theĀ BravesĀ andĀ DodgersĀ finish in a tie (86-68), with theĀ GiantsĀ a close 3rd (83-71). The Dodgers beatĀ Chicago, 7 – 1, while the Braves beat theĀ Phillies, 5 – 2. The Giants drop 2 to theĀ Cardinals, to finish with 7 losses in their final 8 games.

1959 – In one of theĀ National League’sĀ frequent tight races, theĀ BravesĀ andĀ DodgersĀ finish in a tie (86-68), with theĀ GiantsĀ a close 3rd (83-71). The Dodgers beatĀ Chicago, 7 – 1, while the Braves beat theĀ Phillies, 5 – 2. The Giants drop 2 to theĀ Cardinals, to finish with 7 losses in their final 8 games.