I have a high interest in Major League Baseball, but in my younger days, I was obsessed with it. In those days, if I went to a game it was imperative that I kept score. Over the years, I’ve saved these scorecards. Some of them are prized for the autographs I’ve collected on them. Recently, […]
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July 20, 1970 – Angels vs. Yankees
A Monday night game. At that time, I didn’t go to many night games as it was not convenient for commuting to NYC via train at night. A friend at the restaurant where I worked had a car and we drove down. I remember being excited about the performance of Danny Cater on this night. […]
Continue ReadingJuly 18, 1970 – Oakland vs. Yankees
A home run by Reggie Jackson in the first inning. I don’t specifically remember it and at the time was likely not near as excited about it as the ones I would see from him 7 years later. I do remember seeing Steve Kline pitch a few times at the stadium that year. Promising young […]
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As I recall, the Twins beat the Yankees regularly whenever I attended a game in the 60s. This day was no exception. Notably, I saw two HOFers and one almost in Tony Oliva on this day. Link to box score at Baseball Research
Continue ReadingJune 8, 1969 – Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox – Mickey Mantle Day
A Sunday double header featuring a salute to Mickey Mantle between games. On this bright sunny day, I recall Mickey Mantle getting an 11 minute standing ovation when he was introduced. On the field, they laid out World Championship flags for each of Mantle’s World Series appearances and had a member of that team stand […]
Continue ReadingMay 25, 1969 – Yankees vs. Twins
A Sunday doubleheader – two chances for the Yankees to lose to the Twins and they did it! It just seems they always lost to the Twins back then… Link to box score for game 1 at Baseball Research Link to box score for game 2 at Baseball Research
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