On July 13, 1965, Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants hits a home run, draws two walks, and scores a pair of runs, leading the National League to a 6-5 win in the All-Star Game. Juan Marichal, Mays’ teammate with the Giants, earns MVP honors by pitching three shutout innings. Traditionally, the managers of…
Bobby Del Greco was a light hitting outfielder who played in 9 major league seasons from 1952 to 1965. He played for six different teams, beginning his career in 1952 with the Pirates and ending in 1965 with the Phillies. Though a poor hitter, his excellent fielding made him a valuable asset to every team…
On April 14, 1960, Eddie Sawyer resigns as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies just one day into the new season. The Phillies replace Sawyer, the manager of the National League champion “Whiz Kids” of 1950, with Gene Mauch, who begins a 26-year managing career in the major leagues…
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