In front of a capacity crowd at the ballpark in the Bronx, the Yankees pay tribute to Mickey Mantle in the first of three special days held in his honor. Prior to appearing in his 2000th career game, ā€˜The Mick’ tells the fans that he hoped to play another 15 years, but in reality will play his last major league contest in 1968.

In front of a capacity crowd at the ballpark in the Bronx, the Yankees pay tribute to Mickey Mantle in the first of three special days held in his honor. Prior to appearing in his 2000th career game, ā€˜The Mick’ tells the fans that he hoped to play another 15 years, but in reality will play his last major league contest in 1968.

1965 – The 1st-placeĀ GiantsĀ lose for the first time in 15 games asĀ Phil NiekroĀ outpitchesĀ Juan Marichal. TheĀ BravesĀ win, 9 – 1. The Giants will then win their next three games to push their lead to four games overĀ Los Angeles.

1965 – The 1st-placeĀ GiantsĀ lose for the first time in 15 games asĀ Phil NiekroĀ outpitchesĀ Juan Marichal. TheĀ BravesĀ win, 9 – 1. The Giants will then win their next three games to push their lead to four games overĀ Los Angeles.