Replay--Baseball from 1901 to 2024

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Awards:
-Triple Crown: SP Sandy Koufax (Cincinnati Reds), 23-7, 1.85 ERA, and 267 strikeouts.
-AL batting title: SSP Gene Alley (California Angels), 11 home runs, 73 RBIs, and 94 runs scored.
-NL batting title: LF Rico Carty (New York Mets), 16 home runs, 64 RBIs, and 80 runs scored.

In the World Series, it's the Boston Red Sox (94-68) vs. the St. Louis Cardinals (101-62)!!!

Standings at the end of the 1966 regular season

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1966 World Series: Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals

Results

Game 1, October 6th, 1966, Busch Stadium, St. Louis
World Series Game 1 Victory for Carlton and St. Louis
The St. Louis Cardinals started the World Series in style, downing the visiting Boston Red Sox at Busch Stadium by a score of 4-2 to stake an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Cardinals left-hander Steve Carlton threw 6.0 innings of 4-hit ball.
Frank Howard came through for St. Louis when he hit a 3-run home run in the bottom of the third. With runners on 1st and 2nd, he hit a 2-2 fastball to right field, staking his team to a 3-0 lead.
"They say the first rule of the playoffs is to win the home games," Howard said afterward. "It feels nice, but it is kind of what we were supposed to do."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Cardinals lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 7th, 1966, Busch Stadium, St. Louis
Red Sox Clip Cardinals, 2-1, in WS Contest
The Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals, 2-1, in Game 2 of the World Series. Doing his part was starter Milt Pappas, who threw 8.1 innings of 2-hit ball. The win moves Boston into a 1-1 tie with St. Louis in the series.
Pappas was in the zone, shutting down St. Louis hitters over 8.1 innings. Pappas, who threw 112 pitches, allowed 1 run on 2 hits. He also tallied 5 punchouts.
"By the skin of our teeth, man," Pappas told the Boston Herald. "But hey, it still counts. A few more by the skin of our teeth is fine with me."
The next game is set to be played on October 9th, 1966 at Fenway Park in Boston.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 9th, 1966, Fenway Park, Boston
Road Win Lifts St. Louis to 2-1 Lead in WS
Starter Gary Peters was sensational for the St. Louis Cardinals in his team's 4-3 triumph over the Boston Red Sox in Game 3 of the World Series. Peters pitched well, but St. Louis picked up the win to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
St. Louis used the clutch hitting of Joe Adcock to snag the win. The pinch hitter drilled a solo home run in the top of the ninth inning to put the Cardinals ahead, 4-3. It was his lone hit in 1 at-bat, but it was a crucial one.
"It was a good day but I'm not letting my guard down," Peters said. "I'll let my guard down as soon as someone puts a big, fat championship ring on my finger."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Fenway Park in Boston.
Cardinals lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 10th, 1966, Fenway Park, Boston
Raucous Fenway Park Crowd Propels Red Sox to 3-0 Victory; Series Tied at 2
The Boston Red Sox knotted up the World Series at Fenway Park, thanks in large part to starter George Brunet. Brunet quieted the St. Louis Cardinals, enabling Boston to grab the 3-0 win and move into a 2-2 tie in the best-of-7 series.
In his 108-pitch effort, Brunet allowed no runs on 4 hits over 8.2 innings. He walked 4 and struck out 1.
"It has been an incredible experience today," Brunet said in the clubhouse following the game. "It's a short list of people who have started in the World Series at all, and an even shorter list who have done a good job of it."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Fenway Park in Boston.
Series tied 2-2

Game 5, October 11th, 1966, Fenway Park, Boston
Critical Game 5 Goes to Host Red Sox, 4-3
Boston seized control of the World Series at Fenway Park, winning a vital Game 5 behind catcher Bill Freehan. Freehan was 3-5 with a home run and a double. He scored 2 runs and drove in 2 during the 4-3 Red Sox win in 11 innings. They now hold a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 World Series.
The game was still up for grabs in the bottom of the 11th. With two out, Freehan hit a fastball from Stan Bahnsen for a solo home run. The Red Sox, in dramatic fashion, had a walk-off win.
Cardinals manager Lou Kretlow did not take questions after the game, telling assembled reporters that he would hold a press conference "if and when we win the World Series."
The next game is set to be played on October 13th, 1966 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Red Sox lead series 3-2

Game 6, October 13th, 1966, Busch Stadium, St. Louis
Boston Wins it All
With a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium today, the Boston Red Sox wrapped up their 4th title in team history.
The Red Sox left little doubt who was the better team. Celebrating a banner year, "team" was the word of the day in the victorious clubhouse after the game.
"Hitting, pitching, fielding; those are all things you need to win, but most importantly you need a team, a team that works together toward the same collective goal," said Boston manager Harry Matuzak. "Our players felt that way all year, and they played that way. When one guy had an off day, 24 others stepped up their game and filled the void."
A jovial mood filled the air as Boston celebrated into the night. The city's mayor said parade plans were underway and a "huge celebration" would be in order.
"I hope they have a big celebration," St. Louis manager Lou Kretlow said. "They deserved to win this series and they deserve to celebrate it."
Red Sox win series 4-2

World Series MVP: RF Johnny Callinson (Boston Red Sox)

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Accomplishments
3+home runs
04/19/1966--Jim Ray Hart, 3 home runs, 3 for 5, 5 RBIs versus Detroit while playing for Boston
04/28/1966--Gene Oliver, 3 home runs, 3 for 4, 5 RBIs versus San Francisco while playing for Cincinnati
09/10/1966--Jim Lefebvre, 3 home runs, 3 for 4, 5 RBIs versus Houston while playing for Los Angeles
09/16/1966--Dick Allen, 3 home runs, 3 for 3, 6 RBIs versus Philadelphia while playing for Houston
15+Ks
04/24/1966--Jim Maloney, 16 K, 2 BB, and 9.0 innings pitched versus Chicago while playing for Kansas City
Cycles
05/25/1966--Joe Morgan, 4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs versus New York while playing for California
06/21/1966--Willie Mays, 5 hits in 5 at-bats, 2 home runs, and 4 RBIs versus Baltimore while playing for New York
06/28/1966--Tony Gonzalez, 4 hits in 4 at-bats, 1 home run, and 1 RBI versus Minnesota while playing for Cleveland
No-hitters
09/28/1966--Steve Hargan, 6 K, 1 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Houston while playing for Cincinnati
20+win seasons
Sandy Koufax, 23-7, 1.85 ERA, 278.0 IP, 62 BB and 267 K
Mike Cuellar, 20-10, 2.64 ERA, 262.2 IP, 68 BB and 202 K
Denny Lemaster, 21-7, 3.48 ERA, 230.1 IP, 65 BB and 172 K
Triple Crown
Sandy Koufax
Hitting streaks
07/10/1966--Tommie Agee, 24 games while playing for Boston
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Harmon Killebrew, Rocky Colavito, Bill Skowron
1,000 runs scored: Frank Thomas, Roberto Clemente
1,500 runs scored: Eddie Mathews
2,000 hits: Roberto Clemente, Ken Boyer
2,500 hits: Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle
500 home runs: Mickey Mantle, Eddie Mathews
200 wins: Robin Roberts

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Baseball awards for the 1966 season
Gold Glove awards
AL: Pitcher Jim Palmer (Cleveland Guardians)
Catcher Buck Rodgers (Washington Senators)
First Baseman Lee May (California Angels)
Second Baseman Larry Brown (Detroit Tigers)
Third Baseman Brooks Robinson (Boston Red Sox)
Shortstop Zoilo Versalles (Detroit Tigers)
Left Fielder Roger Repoz (California Angels)
Center Fielder Ken Berry (Minnesota Twins)
Right Fielder Don Demeter (Minnesota Twins)
NL: Pitcher Dick Bosman (San Francisco Giants)
Catcher Tim McCarver (St. Louis Cardinals)
First Baseman Deron Johnson (Chicago Cubs)
Second Baseman Dick Green (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Third Baseman Eddie Mathews (San Francisco Giants)
Shortstop Bud Harrelson (New York Mets)
Left Fielder Matty Alou (Cincinnati Reds)
Center Fielder Vic Davalillo (Cincinnati Reds)
Right Fielder Rocky Colavito (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Silver Slugger awards
AL: Pitcher Dennis Ribant (California Angels)
Catcher Bill Freehan (Boston Red Sox)
First Baseman Orlando Cepeda (Kansas City Athletics)
Second Baseman Joe Morgan (California Angels)
Third Baseman Ron Santo (Minnesota Twins)
Shortstop Jim Fregosi (Baltimore Orioles)
Left Fielder Carl Yastrzemski (Minnesota Twins)
Center Fielder Willie Mays (New York Yankees)
Right Fielder Roberto Clemente (Baltimore Orioles)
NL: Pitcher Don Drysdale (Cincinnati Reds)
Catcher Tim McCarver (St. Louis Cardinals)
First Baseman Willie Stargell (New York Mets)
Second Baseman Don Buford (St. Louis Cardinals)
Third Baseman Dick Allen (Houston Astros)
Shortstop Rico Petrocelli (Chicago Cubs)
Left Fielder Mickey Mantle (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Center Fielder Adolfo Phillips (St. Louis Cardinals)
Right Fielder Al Kaline (Atlanta Braves)
Reliever of the Year
AL: Stu Miller (Detroit Tigers), 12-3, 15 saves, 1.39 ERA, 2.5 WAR
NL: Casey Cox (New York Mets), 7-7, 24 saves, 1.86 ERA, 1.8 WAR
Rookie of the Year
AL: SP Fritz Peterson (Detroit Tigers), 16-10, 3.08 ERA, 257.1 innings pitched, 130 strikeouts, 4.0 WAR
NL: SP Don Wilson (Cincinnati Reds), 15-13, 2.97 ERA, 242.1 innings pitched, 196 strikeouts, 5.8 WAR
Cy Young Award
AL: Bob Gibson (Kansas City Athletics), 12-17, 3.38 ERA, 256.0 innings pitched, 228 strikeouts, 7.8 WAR
NL: Sandy Koufax (Cincinnati Reds), 23-7, 1.85 ERA, 278.0 innings pitched, 267 strikeouts, 9.8 WAR
Most Valuable Player
AL: CF Tommie Agee (Boston Red Sox), .300/.357/.511, 28 home runs, 74 RBIs, 127 runs scored, 33 stolen bases, 9.1 WAR
NL: SP Sandy Koufax (Cincinnati Reds), 23-7, 1.85 ERA, 278.0 innings pitched, 267 strikeouts, 9.8 WAR

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• Philadelphia Phillies SP Joe Nuxhall retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers SP Robin Roberts retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins C Del Crandall retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox SP Ray Herbert retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers RP Steve Ridzik retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals 1B Joe Adcock retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox SSP Roy McMillan retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics LF Frank Thomas retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox SP Bob Friend retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox LF Harvey Kuenn retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees SP Billy Hoeft retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants C Ed Bailey retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds SP Joey Jay retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves 2B Jim Gilliam retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RF Jerry Lynch retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins 2B Frank Bolling retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SP Bob Purkey retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 1B Joe Cunningham retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves LF Bob Skinner retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Roger Craig retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox 3B Gene Freese retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs 3B Frank Malzone retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels 2B Don Blasingame retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox 2B Bobby Richardson retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 2B Hector Lopez retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins RP Ed Roebuck retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds SP Sandy Koufax retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees CF Felix Mantilla retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals LF Wes Covington retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RF Marty Keough retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates CF Don Landrum retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves RP Don Lee retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds 1B Jim Gentile retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies SSP Ken Hamlin retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SSP Eddie Kasko retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants SP Tom Cheney retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RF Willie Kirkland retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves RP Dom Zanni retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals CF Albie Pearson retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Ernie Broglio retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals C Cam Carreon retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics RF Joe Christopher retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators LF Tony Curry retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers C Ed Sadowski retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Ron Piche retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics RP Tracy Stallard retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants SP Dick Stigman retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox LF Joe Gaines retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics SP Art Mahaffey retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Terry Fox retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds LF Carl Warwick retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies SP Rollie Sheldon retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees C Choo Choo Coleman retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers RP Bill Pleis retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP Chi-Chi Olivo retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels RP Howie Koplitz retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs 1B Deacon Jones retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels CF Larry Elliot retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees LF John Herrnstein retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals 3B George Banks retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves 1B Dick Phillips retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Ernie Fazio retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles SP Jack Cullen retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians LF Dave Roberts retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Jim Duckworth retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs 2B Tony Martinez retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds 2B George Smith retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins RF Derrell Griffith retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Jim Dickson retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets SP Bob Sadowski retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets RP Arnold Umbach retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Vern Handrahan retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox C Mike Brumley retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Ed Sukla retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 2B Ron Campbell retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets 1B Paul Dicken retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers SP Larry Miller retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators SP Pete Craig retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets RP Dave Dowling retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros RP Gordie Richardson retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves RP Greg Bollo retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros RP Don Buschhorn retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Frank Carpin retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins RP Don Arlich retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Ed Barnowski retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox RP Dennis Aust retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants LF Danny Napoleon retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP Jesse Hickman retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators RP Gil Blanco retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles 1B Randy Schwartz retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves RP Don Dennis retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros 1B George Kernek retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RF Jim Barbieri retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP Ramon Lopez retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers 1B Arlo Brunsberg retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox LF Greg Sims retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles CL Pete Magrini retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs CF Billy Murphy retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Don Pepper retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees DH Len Church retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Bill Hepler retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants CF Shaun Fitzmaurice retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals 1B Charlie Vinson retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves RF Jackie Warner retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP Guido Grilli retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators RP Bill Henry retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Dick Rusteck retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets RP Herb Hippauf retired from professional baseball.
• The Cincinnati Reds retired #32 in honor of Sandy Koufax.
• San Francisco Giants manager Joel Hunt retires.
• California Angels general manager Merito Acosta retires.
• New York Mets manager Chief Hogsett retires.
• Chicago White Sox manager Emmett Nelson retires.
• The Detroit Tigers fired manager Jess Cortazzo.
• The Kansas City Athletics fired manager Russ Bauers.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers fired manager Bill Donovan.
• The California Angels signed general manager Gordon McNaughton to a 3-year, $10,500 per year contract.
• The Detroit Tigers signed manager Harry Malmberg to a 4-year, $12,550 per year contract.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers signed manager Hoot Evers to a 5-year, $22,000 per year contract.
• The Kansas City Athletics signed manager Porter Vaughan to a 4-year, $42,350 per year contract.
• The Chicago White Sox signed manager Jim Robertson to a 3-year, $11,000 per year contract.
• The New York Mets signed manager Ray Mueller to a 3-year, $21,400 per year contract.
• The San Francisco Giants signed manager Don Johnson to a 4-year, $22,950 per year contract.

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Here are the results of the 1966 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: SP Tom Seaver, age 21
Pick 2 - California Angels: 2B Rod Carew, age 21
Pick 3 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Jerry Koosman, age 23
Pick 4 - Baltimore Orioles: C Johnny Bench, age 18
Pick 5 - Atlanta Braves: RF Reggie Jackson, age 20
Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: CF Amos Otis, age 19
Pick 7 - Detroit Tigers: SP Gary Nolan, age 18
Pick 8 - Minnesota Twins: SP Bob Moose, age 19
Pick 9 - New York Yankees: LF Joe Rudi, age 20
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: 1B Bob Robertson, age 20
Pick 11 - New York Mets: 3B Doug Rader, age 22
Pick 12 - Washington Senators: SP Joe Niekro, age 22
Pick 13 - Los Angeles Dodgers: RF Dave May, age 22
Pick 14 - Cleveland Guardians: CF Cito Gaston, age 22
Pick 15 - Kansas City Athletics: RF Graig Nettles, age 22
Pick 16 - Houston Astros: C Ray Fosse, age 19
Pick 17 - San Francisco Giants: C Manny Sanguillen, age 22
Pick 18 - Chicago Cubs: LF Mike Lum, age 21
Pick 19 - Philadelphia Phillies: 1B Willie Montanez, age 18 out of college (Texas A&M University; College Station, Texas)
Pick 20 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SSP Jerry Kenney, age 21
Round 2
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: SP Jim Hardin, age 23
Pick 2 - California Angels: CF Pat Kelly, age 22
Pick 3 - Cincinnati Reds: C Frank Fernandez, age 23
Pick 4 - Baltimore Orioles: LF Curt Motton, age 26
Pick 5 - Atlanta Braves: RP Sparky Lyle, age 22
Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: C Ed Herrmann, age 20
Pick 7 - Detroit Tigers: 1B Ray Webster, age 24
Pick 8 - Minnesota Twins: 3B Aurelio Rodriguez, age 18
Pick 9 - New York Yankees: 3B Bobby Etheridge, age 23
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: RP Danny Frisella, age 20
Pick 11 - New York Mets: RP Roger Nelson, age 22
Pick 12 - Washington Senators: 2B Ken Boswell, age 20
Pick 13 - Los Angeles Dodgers: LF Wayne Comer, age 22
Pick 14 - Cleveland Guardians: SP George Stone, age 20
Pick 15 - Kansas City Athletics: CL Mike Marshall, age 23
Pick 16 - Houston Astros: RF Dave Marshall, age 23
Pick 17 - San Francisco Giants: RP Ramon Hernandez, age 26
Pick 18 - Chicago Cubs: C Hal King, age 22
Pick 19 - Philadelphia Phillies: C Charlie Sands, age 18
Pick 20 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 2B Ted Kubiak, age 24
Round 3
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: SP Alan Foster, age 19
Pick 2 - California Angels: SP Cisco Carlos, age 26
Pick 3 - Cincinnati Reds: RF Clarence Jones, age 25
Pick 4 - Baltimore Orioles: 2B Steve Huntz, age 20
Pick 5 - Atlanta Braves: RP Ken Brett, age 18
Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: C Jim Price, age 25
Pick 7 - Detroit Tigers: RP Bruce Dal Canton, age 24
Pick 8 - Minnesota Twins: 2B Dave Campbell, age 24
Pick 9 - New York Yankees: RP Pat Dobson, age 24
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: RF Jose Herrera, age 24
Pick 11 - New York Mets: RP Bill Stoneman, age 22
Pick 12 - Washington Senators: 2B Bob Heise, age 19
Pick 13 - Los Angeles Dodgers: 2B Terry Harmon, age 22
Pick 14 - Cleveland Guardians: 1B Frank Tepedino, age 18
Pick 15 - Kansas City Athletics: RP Tom Dukes, age 24
Pick 16 - Houston Astros: C Russ Gibson, age 27
Pick 17 - San Francisco Giants: RP Jim Britton, age 22
Pick 18 - Chicago Cubs: SSP Tom Matchick, age 23
Pick 19 - Philadelphia Phillies: SSP Rich Morales, age 23
Pick 20 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Rickey Clark, age 20
Round 4
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: RP Roberto Rodriguez, age 24
Pick 2 - California Angels: SP Les Rohr, age 20
Pick 3 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Mike Torrez, age 20
Pick 4 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Bill Dillman, age 21
Pick 5 - Atlanta Braves: RP Ron Bryant, age 19
Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: SSP Cesar Gutierrez, age 23
Pick 7 - Detroit Tigers: SP Dave Leonhard, age 25
Pick 8 - Minnesota Twins: 2B Frank Coggins, age 22
Pick 9 - New York Yankees: RP Tony Pierce, age 20
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: LF Tom Shopay, age 21
Pick 11 - New York Mets: RP Pat House, age 26
Pick 12 - Washington Senators: SP John Duffie, age 21
Pick 13 - Los Angeles Dodgers: SP Cecil Perkins, age 25
Pick 14 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Gary Waslewski, age 25
Pick 15 - Kansas City Athletics: RP Don Shaw, age 22
Pick 16 - Houston Astros: SP Mike Adamson, age 19
Pick 17 - San Francisco Giants: SP George Lauzerique, age 19
Pick 18 - Chicago Cubs: RP Billy Wynne, age 23
Pick 19 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Steve Jones, age 25
Pick 20 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Thad Tillotson, age 25
Round 5
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: 2B Norm Gigon, age 28
Pick 2 - California Angels: SSP Remy Hermoso, age 20
Pick 3 - Cincinnati Reds: 2B Gus Gil, age 27
Pick 4 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Jim Weaver, age 27
Pick 5 - Atlanta Braves: RP Dick Nold, age 23
Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: 2B Len Boehmer, age 25
Pick 7 - Detroit Tigers: RP Larry Loughlin, age 25
Pick 8 - Minnesota Twins: 2B Luis Alcaraz, age 25
Pick 9 - New York Yankees: RP Jim Ellis, age 21
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: C Hank Izquierdo, age 35
Pick 11 - New York Mets: RP Nestor Chavez, age 19
Pick 12 - Washington Senators: RP Steve Bailey, age 24
Pick 13 - Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Bill Denehy, age 20
Pick 14 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Ken Turner, age 23
Pick 15 - Kansas City Athletics: SSP Tommy Dean, age 21
Pick 16 - Houston Astros: RP Al Schmelz, age 23
Pick 17 - San Francisco Giants: RP Tom Fisher, age 24
Pick 18 - Chicago Cubs: SSP Gordy Lund, age 25
Pick 19 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Paul Gilliford, age 21
Pick 20 - Pittsburgh Pirates: LF Allan Lewis, age 24
Round 6
Pick 1 - Chicago White Sox: RP Rick James, age 19
Pick 2 - California Angels: RP Dick Thoenen, age 22
Pick 3 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Bruce Brubaker, age 24
Pick 4 - Baltimore Orioles: RP John Upham, age 24
Pick 5 - Atlanta Braves: RP Dale Roberts, age 24
Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Billy Rohr, age 21
Pick 7 - Detroit Tigers: 3B Joe Moock, age 22
Pick 8 - Minnesota Twins: 1B Cotton Nash, age 24
Pick 9 - New York Yankees: 2B Don Wallace, age 26
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: 1B Candy Harris, age 19
Pick 11 - New York Mets: 1B Joe Campbell, age 22
Pick 12 - Washington Senators: 3B Ken Poulsen, age 19
Pick 13 - Los Angeles Dodgers: 3B Weldon Bowlin, age 25
Pick 14 - Cleveland Guardians: 1B Moose Stubing, age 28
Pick 15 - Kansas City Athletics: 1B Jim Hibbs, age 22
Pick 16 - Houston Astros: 1B Glen Clark, age 25

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-Chicago White Sox owner Bobby Johnson sells the team to tycoon Willie Carrillo, who becomes the new owner of the White Sox.
-Philadelphia Phillies owner Jeremy Greve dies and his son, Chris, takes over the team.
-Atlanta Braves owner David Campos, Jr. dies and his son, David Campos III, takes over the team.
-The Chicago Cubs traded 26-year-old 2B Horace Clarke and $321,100 in cash to the Chicago White Sox, getting 26-year-old RHP Jose Santiago and 23-year-old RF Bill Voss in return.
-The St. Louis Cardinals traded 23-year-old C Andy Etchebarren and 22-year-old RHP Tom Kelley to the Houston Astros, getting 32-year-old RHP Minnie Rojas and 23-year-old C Ken Suarez in return.
-The Cleveland Guardians traded 23-year-old 2B John Donaldson to the New York Yankees, getting 30-year-old RHP Jack Lamabe and 21-year-old RHP Blue Moon Odom in return.
-The Houston Astros traded 31-year-old C Dave Ricketts and 22-year-old C Paul Ratliff to the California Angels, getting 27-year-old RF Al Luplow in return.
-The Kansas City Athletics traded 24-year-old CF Ron Stone to the New York Yankees, getting 30-year-old RHP Eddie Fisher in return.
-The Pittsburgh Pirates traded 24-year-old RHP Joe Sparma, 22-year-old 3B Gary Sutherland, and 23-year-old 1B Bob Oliver to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 30-year-old RHP Stan Williams in return.
-The California Angels traded 23-year-old RF Dick Simpson to the New York Yankees, getting 34-year-old 3B Maury Wills in return.
-The St. Louis Cardinals traded 29-year-old 1B Fred Whitfield to the Chicago White Sox, getting 26-year-old RHP Bill Hands in return.
-The Cleveland Guardians failed to sign 3rd round draft pick Frank Tepedino. Did not receive compensation (no offer given).
-The Cincinnati Reds failed to sign 1st round draft pick Jerry Koosman. Did not receive compensation (no offer given).
-The Houston Astros failed to sign 1st round draft pick Ray Fosse. Did not receive compensation (no offer given).
-SP Jerry Koosman signs with the Boston Red Sox for $200,000 for 1 year.
-SP Mike Garcia and SP Jerry Antonelli are inducted into the 1967 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Spring training results
AL: Chicago White Sox and Washington Senators, 11-7
NL: San Francisco Giants, 12-6

1967 preseason predictions

American League
Minnesota Twins, 99-63
California Angels, 91-71
Boston Red Sox, 86-76
Baltimore Orioles, 85-77
New York Yankees, 81-81
Detroit Tigers, 79-83
Kansas City Athletics, 76-86
Washington Senators, 75-87
Cleveland Guardians, 72-90
Chicago White Sox, 69-93

National League
St. Louis Cardinals, 95-67
Atlanta Braves, 91-71
Pittsburgh Pirates, 85-77
Cincinnati Reds, 84-78
Chicago Cubs, 83-79
Los Angeles Dodgers, 82-80
San Francisco Giants, 78-84
Philadelphia Phillies, 73-89
New York Mets, 72-90
Houston Astros, 69-93

OK, let's play ball!!!

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Standings at the 1967 All-Star break:

First-place teams
AL: Minnesota Twins (55-29--a half-game ahead of the California Angels)
NL: Pittsburgh Pirates (53-31--3 games ahead of the New York Mets)

Standings at the 1967 All-Star break

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Here are the All-Star team lineups by league:

AL:
SP Dean Chance (KC1) - 8-4, 2.33 ERA, 139.0 IP, 1.04 WHIP, 6.9 K/9, 3.9 WAR
SP Larry Dierker (CWS) - 7-6, 2.88 ERA, 128.0 IP, 1.14 WHIP, 5.8 K/9, 2.2 WAR
SP Bob Gibson (KC1)* - 9-5, 2.66 ERA, 135.1 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 7.9 K/9, 2.8 WAR
SP Bob Moose (MIN) - 10-3, 2.28 ERA, 110.2 IP, 1.17 WHIP, 6.5 K/9, 2.6 WAR
SP Gary Nolan (DET) - 10-6, 2.95 ERA, 146.1 IP, 1.05 WHIP, 8.0 K/9, 4.7 WAR
SP Claude Osteen (MIN) - 11-6, 2.83 ERA, 140.0 IP, 1.21 WHIP, 5.0 K/9, 2.2 WAR
SP Nolan Ryan (KC1) - 9-4, 2.58 ERA, 115.0 IP, 1.18 WHIP, 10.5 K/9, 2.8 WAR
RP Moe Drabowsky (CLE) - 0-1, 1.83 ERA, 59.0 IP, 0.93 WHIP, 8.1 K/9, 0.7 WAR
RP Bill Short (BAL) - 5-2, 3.13 ERA, 63.1 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 7.7 K/9, 1.4 WAR
RP Cecil Upshaw (CAL)* - 5-1, 7 SV, 2.42 ERA, 48.1 IP, 1.01 WHIP, 5.0 K/9, 0.4 WAR
C Curt Blefary (WS2) - .237/.348/.373, 236 AB, 3 HR, 2 SB, 117 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
C Bill Freehan (BOS)* - .277/.383/.409, 242 AB, 5 HR, 134 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
1B Harmon Killebrew (MIN)* - .287/.416/.592, 282 AB, 24 HR, 190 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
1B Bill White (BOS) - .280/.370/.451, 264 AB, 11 HR, 12 SB, 143 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
2B Joe Morgan (CAL)* - .287/.410/.414, 307 AB, 6 HR, 20 SB, 144 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
3B Brooks Robinson (BOS) - .253/.310/.444, 304 AB, 13 HR, 120 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
3B Ron Santo (MIN)* - .265/.352/.447, 309 AB, 14 HR, 3 SB, 137 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
3B Maury Wills (CAL) - .311/.366/.378, 347 AB, 2 HR, 19 SB, 125 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
SSP Jim Fregosi (BAL)* - .310/.380/.409, 313 AB, 2 HR, 9 SB, 136 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
LF Tony Gonzalez (CLE) - .300/.357/.454, 280 AB, 6 HR, 3 SB, 141 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
LF Carl Yastrzemski (MIN)* - .313/.394/.543, 291 AB, 15 HR, 1 SB, 173 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
CF Tommie Agee (BOS) - .302/.342/.481, 341 AB, 11 HR, 13 SB, 141 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
CF Willie Mays (NYY)* - .285/.360/.467, 302 AB, 13 HR, 5 SB, 146 wRC+, 4.8 WAR
CF Jimmy Wynn (MIN) - .260/.351/.524, 315 AB, 22 HR, 2 SB, 158 wRC+, 3.9 WAR
RF Roberto Clemente (BAL)* - .371/.396/.561, 342 AB, 14 HR, 18 SB, 183 wRC+, 4.9 WAR

NL:
SP Steve Carlton (STL)* - 9-5, 1.83 ERA, 143.0 IP, 1.12 WHIP, 8.3 K/9, 4.6 WAR
SP Mike Cuellar (STL) - 10-3, 2.38 ERA, 144.0 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 6.5 K/9, 3.1 WAR
SP Don Drysdale (CIN) - 7-5, 3.38 ERA, 130.2 IP, 1.13 WHIP, 6.4 K/9, 2.6 WAR
SP Joe Horlen (ATL) - 6-0, 1.85 ERA, 63.1 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 5.1 K/9, 1.0 WAR
SP Jim Kaat (CHC) - 8-6, 3.34 ERA, 148.1 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 7.2 K/9, 2.7 WAR
SP Mel Queen (PIT) - 11-5, 2.30 ERA, 141.0 IP, 1.01 WHIP, 6.7 K/9, 3.2 WAR
SP Stan Williams (PIT) - 9-3, 2.10 ERA, 120.0 IP, 1.13 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 3.1 WAR
SP Don Wilson (CIN) - 9-7, 2.59 ERA, 146.0 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 8.3 K/9, 4.0 WAR
RP Roger Nelson (NYM) - 8-2, 7 SV, 1.96 ERA, 55.0 IP, 0.82 WHIP, 7.2 K/9, -0.1 WAR
CL Dick Hall (CIN)* - 6-9, 10 SV, 4.53 ERA, 49.2 IP, 1.41 WHIP, 6.0 K/9, 0.8 WAR
C Tim McCarver (STL) - .313/.360/.423, 163 AB, 2 HR, 128 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
C Joe Torre (CHC)* - .318/.368/.477, 283 AB, 11 HR, 2 SB, 148 wRC+, 3.7 WAR
1B Willie McCovey (SF)* - .288/.376/.549, 306 AB, 21 HR, 3 SB, 175 wRC+, 4.3 WAR
1B Willie Stargell (NYM) - .280/.353/.514, 321 AB, 18 HR, 147 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
2B Don Buford (STL) - .301/.390/.437, 302 AB, 7 HR, 27 SB, 148 wRC+, 5.6 WAR
2B Dick McAuliffe (PIT)* - .287/.392/.557, 289 AB, 17 HR, 3 SB, 172 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
3B Dick Allen (HOU)* - .257/.359/.454, 315 AB, 14 HR, 11 SB, 139 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
SSP Dick Groat (LAD) - .295/.350/.357, 244 AB, 1 HR, 109 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
SSP Rico Petrocelli (CHC)* - .258/.326/.430, 298 AB, 10 HR, 1 SB, 123 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
LF Rico Carty (NYM)* - .273/.333/.414, 278 AB, 9 HR, 2 SB, 119 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
LF Tommy Davis (PHI) - .311/.355/.433, 328 AB, 8 HR, 5 SB, 135 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
LF Billy Williams (CHC)* - .269/.348/.468, 308 AB, 9 HR, 13 SB, 135 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
CF Vic Davalillo (CIN) - .311/.348/.423, 312 AB, 3 HR, 16 SB, 127 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
CF Jim Northrup (SF) - .287/.341/.492, 321 AB, 11 HR, 3 SB, 147 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
CF Adolfo Phillips (STL)* - .283/.353/.502, 293 AB, 13 HR, 11 SB, 153 wRC+, 4.3 WAR (injured)
RF Hank Aaron (SF) - .263/.317/.516, 312 AB, 19 HR, 8 SB, 140 wRC+, 3.4 WAR

[Lord Byron]

July 11th, 1967, Shea Stadium, New York

Mays Dominates in 6-4 Win over NL All-Stars
Willie Mays shined brightly tonight against the best talent that the MLB has to offer.
The all-star was named MVP for the annual mid-season showcase held at Shea Stadium, as his AL All-Stars downed the NL All-Stars by a count of 6-4.
"It's humbling to even play in a game like this with legends of the sport all around you," he said.
Mays went 1 for 2 to capture the honor.

All-Star Game MVP: CF Willie Mays (New York Yankees)

[Lord Byron]

Trades before the 1967 trading deadline:
-The Baltimore Orioles traded 26-year-old 1B Duke Sims to the Atlanta Braves, getting 24-year-old LHP John Hiller in return.
-The Cleveland Guardians traded 30-year-old LHP Joe Hoerner to the Boston Red Sox, getting 21-year-old C Dave Duncan and 24-year-old LHP Fred Norman in return.
-The New York Yankees traded 25-year-old RHP John Purdin to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 24-year-old C Jerry Grote in return.

[Lord Byron]

Awards:
-AL batting title: CF Matty Alou (Kansas City Athletics), 0 home runs, 3 RBIs, and 10 runs scored.
-NL batting title: 2B Felix Milian (Houston Astros), 3 home runs, 59 RBIs, and 78 runs scored.

In the World Series, it's the Minnesota Twins (110-52) vs. the Chicago Cubs (94-68)!!!

Standings at the end of the 1967 regular season

[Lord Byron]

1967 World Series: Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago Cubs

Results

Game 1, October 5th, 1967, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Road Win Lifts Chicago to 1-0 Lead in WS
The Chicago Cubs wasted no time taking the lead in the World Series, beating the Minnesota Twins at Metropolitan Stadium by the score of 4-1. The win gives Chicago a 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Cubs left-hander Jim Kaat threw 8.0 innings of 5-hit ball.
Kaat threw well for Chicago, thwarting the Minnesota offense. The left-hander tossed 116 pitches over 8 innings. He allowed just 1 run on 5 hits.
"It was a good day, but I'm not letting my guard down," Kaat said. "I'll let my guard down as soon as someone puts a big, fat championship ring on my finger."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Metropolitan Stadium.
Cubs lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 6th, 1967, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Raucous Metropolitan Stadium Crowd Propels Twins to 8-2 Victory; Series Tied at 1
Behind a bravura effort from starter Ray Sadecki, the Minnesota Twins topped the Chicago Cubs by the score of 8-2 and got their first win in the 1967 World Series. Sadecki threw 7.0 innings allowing 2 runs for the Twins. The win moves Minnesota into a 1-1 tie with Chicago.
Ken Berry had a key at-bat with two out in the bottom of the sixth for Minnesota. With the bases loaded and the Twins leading 3-2, he drew a walk, driving in 1 run.
"Every team in baseball loses," Cubs manager Mule Haas said. "We're in the playoffs and we still have the same guys that got us here. We'll bounce back."
Game 3 is scheduled for Sunday at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 8th, 1967, Wrigley Field, Chicago
Cubs Hammered by Killebrew, Drop Game 3 to Twins
With first baseman Harmon Killebrew leading the charge, the Minnesota Twins got a road win over the Chicago Cubs, 4-3, in Game 3 of the World Series. Killebrew was 1-3 with a home run and a walk, while scoring 2 and driving in 2 at Wrigley Field to help Minnesota take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-7 series.
Payette, Idaho native Harmon Killebrew had a clutch at-bat in the top of the eighth for the Twins. With Minnesota trailing 2-1, he hit a 2-run home run.
"We haven't forgotten how long this series might be, but 2-1 is a heck of a lot better than 1-2," Killebrew said.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Twins lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 9th, 1967, Wrigley Field, Chicago
Cubs Even With Twins After Home Win
In a crucial game, the Chicago Cubs put on their best show, beating the Minnesota Twins by a final score of 7-5. Johnny Romano was 2 for 4 with 2 home runs. He drove in 4 runs and scored twice. Chicago and Minnesota are now tied at 2 wins apiece in the best-of-7 affair.
The Cubs took the lead in the bottom of the fourth when Curt Flood banged a two-out double. Chicago had been trailing 4-3, but Flood hit a first pitch changeup from Jim O'Toole for a 2-run double.
Twins manager Len Okrie did not take questions after the game, telling assembled reporters that he would hold a press conference "if and when we win the World Series."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Series tied 2-2

Game 5, October 10th, 1967, Wrigley Field, Chicago
Road Win Lifts Minnesota to 3-2 Lead in WS
With starter Bob Moose leading the charge, the Minnesota Twins defeated the Chicago Cubs, 6-4, in Game 5 of the World Series. The right-hander threw 6.2 innings allowing 3 runs at Wrigley Field to help Minnesota take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 series.
Minnesota used a clutch at-bat from Ron Santo to capture the win. The third baseman hammered a 3-run home run in the top of the fifth inning to put the Twins ahead, 6-1. It was his lone hit in 5 at-bats, but it was a humdinger.
"We're one game closer to our goal," Minnesota manager Len Okrie said later. "It isn't any more complicated than that."
The next game is set to be played on October 12th, 1967 at Metropolitan Stadium.
Twins lead series 3-2

Game 6, October 12th, 1967, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Chicago Win Evens Series at 3
The Chicago Cubs and the Minnesota Twins will take the World Series to a decisive 7th game. In a must-win situation, the Cubs beat the Twins, 3-1, at Metropolitan Stadium to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. Chicago right-hander Luis Tiant had a big role in the win. He threw 8.0 innings of 4-hit ball.
Tiant came through for Chicago with a run-scoring single in the top of the fourth. He hit a 2-2 changeup to right field, staking his team to a 2-1 lead.
"It feels a lot better to be tied than to be behind, even if it is only one game," Chicago manager Mule Haas said.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Metropolitan Stadium.
Series tied 3-3

Game 7, October 13th, 1967, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Chicago Cubs Win World Series
It was a hard-fought battle for both teams to make it this far. But as the saying goes, "to the victors go the spoils." For the victorious Chicago Cubs, that meant the Major League Baseball World Series trophy.
The Cubs took a 7-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Metropolitan Stadium, winning their 10th championship after taking the series 4-3.
"We've got grit," said Cubs left fielder Billy Williams, who was named MVP of the series. "We know how to win when we have to."
The new titleholders completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the NL and a 94-68 record.
Cubs win series 4-3

World Series MVP: LF Billy Williams (Chicago Cubs)

[Lord Byron]

Accomplishments
3+home runs
05/21/1967--Frank Howard, 3 home runs, 4 for 4, 5 RBIs versus New York while playing for St. Louis
06/25/1967--Graig Nettles, 3 home runs, 3 for 4, 5 RBIs versus California while playing for Kansas City
15+Ks
06/25/1967--Nolan Ryan, 15 K, 3 BB, and 9.0 innings pitched versus California while playing for Kansas City
07/08/1967--Steve Carlton, 15 K, 0 BB, and 9.0 innings pitched versus Philadelphia while playing for St. Louis
09/01/1967--Nolan Ryan, 15 K, 4 BB, and 8.0 innings pitched versus Baltimore while playing for Kansas City
No-hitters
06/25/1967--Nolan Ryan, 15 K, 3 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus California while playing for Kansas City
08/06/1967--Gary Nolan, 6 K, 3 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Cleveland while playing for Detroit
20+win seasons
Claude Osteen, 21-10, 2.50 ERA, 259.0 IP, 64 BB and 132 K
Mike Cuellar, 20-8, 2.23 ERA, 274.0 IP, 67 BB and 205 K
Ray Sadecki, 20-7, 2.88 ERA, 253.1 IP, 67 BB and 184 K
Luis Tiant, 20-6, 2.58 ERA, 275.1 IP, 96 BB and 260 K
Gary Nolan, 20-10, 3.01 ERA, 275.0 IP, 67 BB and 250 K
Hitting streaks
05/20/1967--Tony Conigliaro, 22 games while playing for Detroit
08/29/1967--Willie Horton, 21 games while playing for Detroit
08/29/1967--Matty Alou, 27 games while playing for Kansas City
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Roberto Clemente
1,500 RBIs: Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews
1,000 runs scored: Bill White, Harmon Killebrew, Ernie Banks
1,500 runs scored: Hank Aaron
300 home runs: Al Kaline
400 home runs: Harmon Killebrew
2,500 strikeouts: Don Drysdale

[Lord Byron]

Baseball awards for the 1967 season
Gold Glove awards
AL: Pitcher Bruce Howard (California Angels)
Catcher Curt Blefary (Washington Senators)
First Baseman Lee May (California Angels)
Second Baseman Bobby Knoop (Boston Red Sox)
Third Baseman Brooks Robinson (Boston Red Sox)
Shortstop Larry Brown (Detroit Tigers)
Left Fielder Roger Repoz (California Angels)
Center Fielder Paul Blair (California Angels)
Right Fielder Don Lock (California Angels)
NL: Pitcher Gaylord Perry (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Catcher Joe Azcue (Philadelphia Phillies)
First Baseman Willie McCovey (San Francisco Giants)
Second Baseman Hal Lanier (New York Mets)
Third Baseman Doug Rader (New York Mets)
Shortstop Bud Harrelson (New York Mets)
Left Fielder Jose Cardenal (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Center Fielder Vic Davalillo (Cincinnati Reds)
Right Fielder Lou Brock (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Silver Slugger awards
AL: Pitcher Bob Gibson (Oakland Athletics)
Catcher Tom Haller (Detroit Tigers)
First Baseman Harmon Killebrew (Minnesota Twins)
Second Baseman Joe Morgan (California Angels)
Third Baseman Ron Santo (Minnesota Twins)
Shortstop Jim Fregosi (Baltimore Orioles)
Left Fielder Carl Yastrzemski (Minnesota Twins)
Center Fielder Jimmy Wynn (Minnesota Twins)
Right Fielder Tony Conigliaro (Detroit Tigers)
NL: Pitcher Dave Boswell (New York Mets)
Catcher Joe Torre (Chicago Cubs)
First Baseman Willie Stargell (New York Mets)
Second Baseman Dick McAuliffe (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Third Baseman Dick Allen (Houston Astros)
Shortstop Rico Petrocelli (Chicago Cubs)
Left Fielder Billy Williams (Chicago Cubs)
Center Fielder Jim Northrup (San Francisco Giants)
Right Fielder Hank Aaron (San Francisco Giants)
Reliever of the Year
AL: Ted Abernathy (Cleveland Guardians), 8-8, 21 saves, 2.71 ERA, 1.9 WAR
NL: Roger Nelson (New York Mets), 12-3, 14 saves, 1.99 ERA, 1.1 WAR
Rookie of the Year
AL: SP Nolan Ryan (Kansas City Athletics), 15-8, 2.52 ERA, 232.0 innings pitched, 281 strikeouts, 5.4 WAR
NL: 3B Doug Rader (New York Mets), .274/.331/.427, 11 home runs, 68 RBIs, 77 runs scored, 5.9 WAR
Cy Young Award
AL: Claude Osteen (Minnesota Twins), 21-10, 2.50 ERA, 259.0 innings pitched, 132 strikeouts, 4.3 WAR
NL: Mike Cuellar (St. Louis Cardinals), 20-8, 2.23 ERA, 274.0 innings pitched, 205 strikeouts, 6.2 WAR
Most Valuable Player
AL: LF Carl Yastrzemski (Minnesota Twins), .302/.374/.537, 34 home runs, 103 RBIs, 90 runs scored, 2 stolen bases, 8.2 WAR
NL: 3B Dick Allen (Houston Astros), .273/.370/.502, 27 home runs, 98 RBIs, 90 runs scored, 25 stolen bases, 8.8 WAR

[Lord Byron]

• Kansas City Athletics SP Curt Simmons retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates C Smoky Burgess retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves SP Johnny Klippstein retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vern Law retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves SP Lew Burdette retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins CF Jim Piersall retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates SP Whitey Ford retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers SSP Dick Groat retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SP Don Larsen retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins SP Bob Buhl retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants SP Ruben Gomez retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians 2B Joey Amalfitano retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees SP Billy O'Dell retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles 1B Bill Skowron retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics C Earl Battey retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants SP Jim Owens retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RF Jim King retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers CF Jackie Brandt retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics SP Jack Sanford retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Jim Coates retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs SP Ralph Terry retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox C Charley Lau retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins RF Don Demeter retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Hal Woodeshick retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees 2B Jerry Lumpe retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians SSP Eddie Bressoud retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles 3B Andre Rodgers retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants SP Bob Shaw retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles CF Jim Landis retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP Barry Latman retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins C Johnny Romano retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers 3B Bob Lillis retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins SP Jim O'Toole retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies CF Carroll Hardy retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies C Jimmie Coker retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Bob Saverine retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers SP Jack Kralick retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds LF George Altman retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins DH Bob Duliba retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves RP Wes Stock retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs 1B Gordy Coleman retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds SP Bob Bruce retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Arnold Earley retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RF Lou Clinton retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics 1B Ray Barker retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds C Dick Bertell retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees SP Ed Rakow retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Chuck Estrada retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RF Walt Bond retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves RF Dave Nicholson retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Dallas Green retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers C Jesse Gonder retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox SP Bill Stafford retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators C John Orsino retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics RP Bob Allen retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox RP Don Schwall retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Jake Wood retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators SP Bob Hendley retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Hal Reniff retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros RF Al Luplow retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants SP Hank Fischer retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves 2B Mickey McGuire retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox C Bob Uecker retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SP John Miller retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Fred Newman retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros SP Dick Egan retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds LF Aaron Pointer retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians SP Nick Willhite retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Pedro Gonzalez retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RP Buster Narum retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Dick Calmus retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Dwight Siebler retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RF Johnny Lewis retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros SP Ed Connolly retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros RP Dave Eilers retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants 1B Johnny Werhas retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RP Jerry Hinsley retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets CF Ross Moschitto retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Bruce Von Hoff retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics SSP Lee Bales retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels RP Fred Klages retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators SP Bill Graham retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox RP George Korince retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 1B Tim Talton retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians 3B Ossie Chavarria retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jorge Rubio retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs SSP Jimy Williams retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox RP Jim Ollom retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves RF Bob Raudman retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP Dick Lines retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators RP John Duffie retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP Larry Loughlin retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 1B Candy Harris retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians 1B Moose Stubing retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RP Tom Fisher retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers RP Cecil Perkins retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels RP Dick Thoenen retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets CF Joe Campbell retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics 1B Jim Hibbs retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox DH Rick James retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Paul Gilliford retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers 3B Weldon Bowlin retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros 1B Glen Clark retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians DH Ken Turner retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox 2B Norm Gigon retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox C Hank Izquierdo retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves RP Dick Nold retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves DH Dale Roberts retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators SSP Ken Poulsen retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 3B Joe Moock retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets RP Nestor Chavez retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees 1B Don Wallace retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros RP Al Schmelz retired from professional baseball.
• The Kansas City Athletics retired #28 in honor of Curt Simmons.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates retired #16 in honor of Whitey Ford.
• The New York Yankees retired #85 in honor of Billy O'Dell.
• The Cleveland Guardians fired manager Nate Henry.
The Cleveland Guardians fired general manager Jim Gleeson.
• The Washington Senators fired manager Tom Hurd.
• The Atlanta Braves fired manager Hub Walker.
• The Cincinnati Reds fired manager Bill Brubaker.
• St. Louis Cardinals manager Lou Kretlow leaves the team, his contract was not renewed.
• The Washington Senators signed manager Billy Herman to a 4-year, $20,000 per year contract.
• The Cleveland Guardians signed general manager Ricky Lopez to a 4-year, $36,000 per year contract.
• The St. Louis Cardinals signed manager Daryl Spencer to a 3-year, $19,500 per year contract.
• The Cincinnati Reds signed manager Chet Morgan to a 3-year, $17,500 per year contract.
• The Atlanta Braves signed manager Ralph Birkofer to a 4-year, $37,500 per year contract.
• The Cleveland Guardians signed manager Dick Sipek to a 3-year, $20,000 per year contract.

[Lord Byron]

Here are the results of the 1967 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - Cincinnati Reds: 1B John Mayberry, age 18
Pick 2 - Pittsburgh Pirates: LF Merv Rettenmund, age 24
Pick 3 - Detroit Tigers: LF Carlos May, age 19
Pick 4 - Houston Astros: 3B Richie Hebner, age 19
Pick 5 - California Angels: CF Dusty Baker, age 18
Pick 6 - Baltimore Orioles: C Ted Simmons, age 18
Pick 7 - Atlanta Braves: CF Larry Hisle, age 20
Pick 8 - Cleveland Guardians: RF Bobby Bonds, age 21
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: 2B Hal McRae, age 22
Pick 10 - Los Angeles Dodgers: 1B Al Oliver, age 21
Pick 11 - Oakland Athletics: LF Ralph Garr, age 21
Pick 12 - Minnesota Twins: 1B Mike Jorgensen, age 19
Pick 13 - New York Mets: SP Andy Messersmith, age 22
Pick 14 - Philadelphia Phillies: 3B Bill Melton, age 22
Pick 15 - Washington Senators: SP Dock Ellis, age 22
Pick 16 - Chicago White Sox: SP Tom Hall, age 19
Pick 17 - Chicago Cubs: SSP Don Money, age 20
Pick 18 - San Francisco Giants: SP Jim Rooker, age 25
Pick 19 - St. Louis Cardinals: 1B Mike Fiore, age 23
Pick 20 - New York Yankees: 1B Gail Hopkins, age 24
Round 2
Pick 1 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Rollie Fingers, age 21
Pick 2 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RF Joe Lahoud, age 20
Pick 3 - Detroit Tigers: C Carl Taylor, age 23
Pick 4 - Houston Astros: 1B Tony Solaita, age 20
Pick 5 - California Angels: C Ray Fosse, age 20 out of college (University of Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa)
Pick 6 - Baltimore Orioles: C Ellie Rodriguez, age 21
Pick 7 - Atlanta Braves: SP Jim McAndrew, age 23
Pick 8 - Cleveland Guardians: 2B Dave Nelson, age 23
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: 3B Bill Sudakis, age 21
Pick 10 - Los Angeles Dodgers: RF Joe Hague, age 23
Pick 11 - Oakland Athletics: SP Tom Murphy, age 21
Pick 12 - Minnesota Twins: CF Del Unser, age 22
Pick 13 - New York Mets: 1B Jim Spencer, age 20
Pick 14 - Philadelphia Phillies: C Ellie Hendricks, age 26
Pick 15 - Washington Senators: LF Jim Holt, age 23
Pick 16 - Chicago White Sox: RP Mike Paul, age 22
Pick 17 - Chicago Cubs: SSP Freddie Patek, age 23
Pick 18 - San Francisco Giants: SP Al Santorini, age 19
Pick 19 - St. Louis Cardinals: 1B Gary Holman, age 23
Pick 20 - New York Yankees: RP Tom Burgmeier, age 24
Round 3
Pick 1 - Cincinnati Reds: SSP Rick Renick, age 23
Pick 2 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 3B Bobby Cox, age 26
Pick 3 - Detroit Tigers: SP Les Cain, age 19
Pick 4 - Houston Astros: LF Joe Keough, age 21
Pick 5 - California Angels: SP Jerry Johnson, age 23
Pick 6 - Baltimore Orioles: C Duffy Dyer, age 22
Pick 7 - Atlanta Braves: RP Jack Billingham, age 24
Pick 8 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Dan McGinn, age 23
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: LF Danny Walton, age 20
Pick 10 - Los Angeles Dodgers: SSP Eddie Leon, age 21
Pick 11 - Oakland Athletics: C Bruce Look, age 24
Pick 12 - Minnesota Twins: RP Marty Pattin, age 24
Pick 13 - New York Mets: LF Jim Fairey, age 23
Pick 14 - Philadelphia Phillies: LF Bob Christian, age 22
Pick 15 - Washington Senators: LF Dick Billings, age 24
Pick 16 - Chicago White Sox: SP Jeff James, age 26
Pick 17 - Chicago Cubs: LF Cleo James, age 27
Pick 18 - San Francisco Giants: SP Jerry Nyman, age 24
Pick 19 - St. Louis Cardinals: SSP Hector Torres, age 22
Pick 20 - New York Yankees: RP Vicente Romo, age 24
Round 4
Pick 1 - Cincinnati Reds: RF Frank Tepedino, age 19 out of college (University of Texas; Austin, Texas)
Pick 2 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Danny Morris, age 21
Pick 3 - Detroit Tigers: RP Hal Gilson, age 25
Pick 4 - Houston Astros: SP Gerry Schoen, age 20
Pick 5 - California Angels: RP Gary Ross, age 20
Pick 6 - Baltimore Orioles: SP Buzz Stephen, age 23
Pick 7 - Atlanta Braves: CL Wayne Granger, age 23
Pick 8 - Cleveland Guardians: 2B Billy Harris, age 23
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: C Walt Hriniak, age 24
Pick 10 - Los Angeles Dodgers: SP Bill Harrelson, age 21
Pick 11 - Oakland Athletics: RP Skip Guinn, age 23
Pick 12 - Minnesota Twins: LF Russ Nagelson, age 23
Pick 13 - New York Mets: RP Horacio Pina, age 22
Pick 14 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Steve Shea, age 24
Pick 15 - Washington Senators: C Bill Plummer, age 20
Pick 16 - Chicago White Sox: RP Warren Bogle, age 21
Pick 17 - Chicago Cubs: RP Fred Beene, age 24
Pick 18 - San Francisco Giants: RP Rick Kester, age 21
Pick 19 - St. Louis Cardinals: SSP Bobby Floyd, age 24
Pick 20 - New York Yankees: RP Steve Kealey, age 20
Round 5
Pick 1 - Cincinnati Reds: SSP Leon McFadden, age 23
Pick 2 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Ed Sprague, age 22
Pick 3 - Detroit Tigers: 2B Jose Arcia, age 24
Pick 4 - Houston Astros: RP Daryl Patterson, age 23
Pick 5 - California Angels: RP Frank Reberger, age 23
Pick 6 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Jim Miles, age 24
Pick 7 - Atlanta Braves: SSP Luis Alvarado, age 18
Pick 8 - Cleveland Guardians: 3B Winston Llenas, age 24
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: CF Jarvis Tatum, age 21
Pick 10 - Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Archie Reynolds, age 21
Pick 11 - Oakland Athletics: RP John Cumberland, age 20
Pick 12 - Minnesota Twins: CF Floyd Wicker, age 24
Pick 13 - New York Mets: RP Bill Haywood, age 30
Pick 14 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Hal Kurtz, age 24
Pick 15 - Washington Senators: RP Fred Wenz, age 26
Pick 16 - Chicago White Sox: RP Tommy Gramly, age 22
Pick 17 - Chicago Cubs: RP Jon Warden, age 21
Pick 18 - San Francisco Giants: RP Darcy Fast, age 20
Pick 19 - St. Louis Cardinals: C John Felske, age 25
Pick 20 - New York Yankees: RP Larry Colton, age 25
Round 6
Pick 1 - Cincinnati Reds: CF Bobby Trevino, age 24
Pick 2 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Danny Lazar, age 24
Pick 3 - Detroit Tigers: RP Fred Rath, age 24
Pick 4 - Houston Astros: RP Jophery Brown, age 22
Pick 5 - California Angels: SSP Vic Larose, age 22
Pick 6 - Baltimore Orioles: LF Mike Page, age 27
Pick 7 - Atlanta Braves: LF Gene Martin, age 20
Pick 8 - Cleveland Guardians: SSP Chico Fernandez, age 28
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: LF Jimmy McMath, age 18
Pick 10 - Los Angeles Dodgers: C Randy Bobb, age 19

[Lord Byron]

-The Kansas City Athletics have moved to Oakland and are now the Oakland Athletics.
-The St. Louis Cardinals traded 30-year-old LHP Joe Grzenda and 24-year-old C Ken Suarez to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 29-year-old SSP Gene Michael in return.
-The Minnesota Twins traded 23-year-old 2B Tito Fuentes to the San Francisco Giants, getting 31-year-old 2B Julian Javier in return.
-The California Angels traded 23-year-old C Jerry May and 23-year-old 1B Dalton Jones to the Atlanta Braves, getting 30-year-old RHP Juan Marichal in return.
-The New York Mets traded 23-year-old RHP Bill Stoneman to the Baltimore Orioles, getting 30-year-old RHP Diego Segui in return.
-The California Angels traded 31-year-old LF Don Lock to the Detroit Tigers, getting 26-year-old RHP Clay Carroll in return.
-The Atlanta Braves traded 23-year-old LHP Sparky Lyle to the Baltimore Orioles, getting 30-year-old LHP Bill Short and 22-year-old SSP Steve Huntz in return.
-The Chicago White Sox traded 30-year-old C Jim Pagliaroni to the Washington Senators, getting 25-year-old RF Mike Hegan in return.
-The Oakland Athletics traded 30-year-old RHP Ron Taylor to the Minnesota Twins, getting 28-year-old 2B Cookie Rojas in return.
-RF Stan Musial is inducted into the 1968 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

[Lord Byron]

Spring training results
AL: New York Yankees, 12-6
NL: Chicago Cubs, 14-4

1968 preseason predictions

American League
Minnesota Twins, 105-57
Boston Red Sox, 83-79
California Angels, 80-82
Detroit Tigers, 80-82
Baltimore Orioles, 79-83
Oakland Athletics, 79-83
Washington Senators, 79-83
Cleveland Guardians, 78-84
New York Yankees, 78-84
Chicago White Sox, 71-91

National League
Atlanta Braves, 95-67
New York Mets, 93-69
Cincinnati Reds, 91-71
San Francisco Giants, 86-76
Chicago Cubs, 84-78
Los Angeles Dodgers, 81-81
Houston Astros, 74-88
St. Louis Cardinals, 74-88
Philadelphia Phillies, 70-92
Pittsburgh Pirates, 64-98

OK, let's play ball!!!