Washington OF Jim Piersall is arrested for going into the stands after a heckling fan prior to a game against Baltimore

Washington OF Jim Piersall is arrested for going into the stands after a heckling fan prior to a game against Baltimore

Washington OF Jim Piersall is arrested for going into the stands after a heckling fan prior to a game against Baltimore. He is charged with disorderly conduct, but later cleared. Joe Hicksreplaces Jimmy in the 7 – 1 loss to the Orioles. O’s winning pitcher Chuck Estrada clouts one of the three Birds homers.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Ron Hansen is voted American League Rookie of the Year, getting 22 of 24 votes. The other votes go to teammates Chuck Estrada and Jim Gentile.

1960 – Baltimore Orioles shortstop Ron Hansen is voted American League Rookie of the Year, getting 22 of 24 votes. The other votes go to teammates Chuck Estrada and Jim Gentile.