1967 – The Twins crunch the Yankees, 9 – 2, as Dean Chance scatters nine hits for his 20th victory. The White Sox hold off the Indians, 5 – 1, while Boston racks up 18 hits in an 11 – 7 win over the Orioles. The Tigers lose a tough one. Going into the bottom of the 9th in Washington, Detroit nurses a 4 – 2 lead, only to lose it, 5 – 4. The loss drops Detroit to 4th, 1 1/2 games behind Minnesota, Chicago a game back, and Boston a half game.
Dean Chance throws his second no-hitter of the month, defeating the Indians 2-1 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. On August 5th, the Twins’ 26 year-old right-hander hurled five perfect innings in an abbreviated game against the Red Sox.
Minnesota’s Dean Chance throws a perfect no-hitter for five innings against the Red Sox before the game is called. Chance wins, 2 – 0.
On June 11, 1967 The Twins’ Dean Chance tosses a one-hitter at the Athletics in winning‚ 8 – 0. The only hit is Danny Cater’s single in the 4th.
1966 – The Minnesota Twins trade OF Jimmie Hall, 1B Don Mincher, and P Pete Cimino to the California Angels for P Dean Chance and a player to be named later, who turns out to be IF Jackie Hernandez.
Dean Chance establishes an American League record when he fans to extend his streak to 11 consecutive plate appearances with a strikeout. The Angels’ right-hander falls one shy of the major league mark set by Sandy Koufax, who whiffed in 12 consecutive plate appearances in 1955.
Major League Baseball Season Recap 1964 World Series – St. Louis Cardinals NL over New York Yankees AL 4 games to 3 World Series MVP – Bob GibsonBabe Ruth Award – Bob Gibson Awards –Major League Cy Young Award Dean Chance MVP Awards – NL Ken Boyer AL Brooks Robinson Major League Rookie of The Year – NL Rookie of…
Dean Chance beats the Twins’ Jim Kaat, 1 – 0, to become the Angels’ first 20-game winner. Chance’s five 1 – 0 wins this year tie the major-league record held by four pitchers (Reb Russell; Walter Johnson; Joe Bush and Carl Hubbell).
Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On July 28, 1964, Jim Fregosi of the Los Angeles Angels hits for the cycle in a 3-1 win over the Yankees. Fregosi goes 4-for-4, scores two runs and drives in a pair in support of Dean Chance’s 10th victory….
Tom Tresh, the Yankees shortstop and left fielder, is selected as the American League’s Rookie of the Year by the BBWAA. The 24 year-old son of former major league catcher Mike Tresh gets 13 of the 20 votes cast by the writers, with Bob Rodgers (4), Dean Chance (1), Dick Radatz (1), and Bernie Allen (1) also receiving consideration.
Enjoy our free trial and start listening to games, interviews and shows! Ruth, Mantle, Aaron, and Seaver!