Los Angeles’s Don Drysdale beats the Mets, 7 – 3 despite Duke Sniders homerun vs his former teammates
Los Angeles’s Don Drysdale beats the Mets, 7 – 3, on two hits – homers by Duke Snider and Tim Harkness.
Major League Baseball Season Recap 1962
Major League Baseball Season Recap 1962 World Series – New York Yankees AL over San Franciso Giants NL 4 games to 3 World Series MVP – Ralph Terry Babe Ruth Award – Ralph Terry Awards – Major League Cy Young Award Don Drysdale Cy Young Award National League Cy Young Award American League MVP Awards – NL Maury Wills AL…
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale wins the 1962 Cy Young Award
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale wins the 1962 Cy Young Award, outpolling Jack Sanford of the San Francisco Giants with 14 of 18 votes.
Dodgers walkoff with a game 2 Playoff Game win over Giants
On October 2, 1962 The Giants scored first for the second consecutive game, as Orlando Cepeda singled with one out in the second inning and scored on a double by Felipe Alou against Dodgers’ starter Don Drysdale. The Giants then extended their lead in the top of the sixth inning. Alou struck out to open…
At Sportsman’s Park, Stan Musial surpasses Giants’ legend Mel Ott as the National League’s all-time RBI leader
At Sportsman’s Park, Stan Musial surpasses Giants’ legend Mel Ott as the National League’s all-time RBI leader. ‘Stan the Man’s’ two-run home run off Don Drysdale in a 5-2 loss to the Dodgers gives the Cardinals’ right fielder 1,862 career runs batted in with the Redbirds.
For the first time in his career Don Drysdale is hit by a pitch
June 27, 1962 – Notorious head-hunter Don Drysdale, who hit 20 batters in 1961, had never been hit by a pitch. Bob Shaw filled that void, plunking him in a game in Dodger Stadium in the fifth inning. For good measure, releif pitcher Hank Fischer also drilled Drysdale in the seventh inning. Drysdale had the…
Don Drysdale beats the Phillies for the 13th consecutive time, continuing a streak which started in 1958
In the nightcap of a twin bill at Shibe Park, Don Drysdale beats the Phillies for the 13th consecutive time, continuing a streak which started in 1958. The Dodger right-hander, however, will drop his next seven decisions against Philadelphia after today’s victory.
The Dodgers win their 17th out of 20 to stay a game ahead of the Reds, beating the Braves, 8 – 3, Don Drysdale hits a grand slam off Don Nottebart in the 2nd, and allows just four hits while striking out 11. Two of the four hits are homers by Joe Adcock.
The Dodgers win their 17th out of 20 to stay a game ahead of the Reds, beating the Braves, 8 – 3, Don Drysdale hits a grand slam off Don Nottebart in the 2nd, and allows just four hits while striking out 11. Two of the four hits are homers by Joe Adcock.
Wes Covington CAP’S Braves comeback
August 8, 1960 – At county Stadium Trailing the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 in the eighth inning, with two out and nobody on base, the Braves staged a comeback. Joe Adcock, Red Schoendienst, and Johnny Logan, each with two strikes on him, each singled. Chasing future Hall of famer Don Drysdale. Facing deliver Ed…
Chuck Essegian’s 11th-inning pinch-hit home run beats the Chicago Cubs, 3 – 2
Chuck Essegian’s 11th-inning pinch-hit home run beats the Chicago Cubs, 3 – 2, before a record Opening Day crowd (67,550) at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The home run is Essegian’s third straight as a pinch hitter, including two in the 1959 World Series. Don Drysdale pitches a complete game for the Dodgers, striking out 14 Cubs.
