July 16, 1966: Fox, González lead Phillies to thrilling 15-inning win over first-place Giants
On July 14, 1966, two days after the All-Star Game, the San Francisco…
May 4, 1966: Astros’ Robin Roberts hurls final shutout of his career to beat Cubs
It rained in Houston on May 4, 1966,1 but as far as 39-year-old…
June 18, 1966: Mets, Yankees share an old Friend
Bob Friend’s place in baseball history is firmly linked to…
June 11, 1966: Ernie Banks gets advice from Stan Musial, becomes oldest player to hit three triples in game
Father Time remains undefeated, but for one day in June 1966…
June 7, 1966: Jim Bunning wins eighth straight with 14-strikeout, 3-hit gem
“This was the best I've put all my pitches together this…
June 9, 1966: Twins come from behind to defeat A’s 9-4 behind 5 home runs in the 7th
The Minnesota Twins belted five home runs in the bottom of the…
April 16, 1966: Dean Chance, Jackie Warner, and baserunning blunders doom the Twins
April 1966 was a great time to be a Minnesota Twin. The Twins…
May 4, 1966: Willie Mays passes Mel Ott for NL career lead with 512th homer
“I’m glad it’s all over with. Now I can go back to my regular…
May 8, 1966: Frank Robinson smashes home run completely out of Memorial Stadium
Pennant fever for Baltimore Oriole fans was unusually high as…
June 22, 1966: Koufax, Dodgers beat Astros as comedian Jerry Lewis gets key to Houston
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Except if you’re Jerry Lewis.
In…
April 11, 1966: Emmett Ashford makes history as first Black umpire in American League
Opening Day on April 11, 1966, at D.C. Stadium in Washington…
June 5, 1966: Tommy Davis goes 5-for-5, Wes Parker homers twice, Sandy Koufax strikes out 9 in Dodgers’ win
Greatness, thy name is Tommy Davis.
On June 5, 1966, the Los…
June 25, 1966: Charlie Hough gets a rough greeting in first professional game
For a pitcher who finished with a .500 record, Charlie Hough…
April 23, 1966: Fergie Jenkins wins Cubs debut, 2-0, drives in both runs
Fergie Jenkins was eager to join his new team after finding out…
May 4, 1966: Mets’ Jack Hamilton throws one-hitter to beat Cardinals
The New York Mets arrived in St. Louis after losing an exhibition…
May 12, 1966: Braves’ Gary Geiger gets first hit in Busch Stadium as Cardinals open new ballpark
To fully appreciate the events of Thursday evening, May 12, 1966,…
August 7, 1966: Yaz’s moment of pinch-hit glory
A breakdown of Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski’s 452 career…
June 10, 1966: Cleveland’s Sonny Siebert promises and delivers a no-hitter
The 1965 Indians won 87 games, the first time since 1959 that…
April 12, 1966: Red Sox lose season opener to Orioles in 13th inning on bases-loaded balk
The Baltimore Orioles began 1966 questing to break into the upper…
August 11, 1966: Cubs’ Randy Hundley hits for the cycle
During the peak years of his 14 major-league seasons, before…
August 12, 1966: Art Shamsky socks three consecutive homers as Reds, Pirates combine for 11 clouts
The once-struggling Cincinnati Reds were rested and ready1 on…
May 8, 1966: Cardinals play their last game at Sportsman’s Park
On May 8, 1966, Sportsman’s Park hosted its last major-league…
July 17, 1966: Cubs’ Billy Williams hits for natural cycle against Cardinals
Buried midway down the front page in most of the country’s…
July 3, 1966: Braves pitcher Tony Cloninger clouts two grand slams
The 1966 baseball season was the first for the Braves in Atlanta.…