The 1961 Major League Baseball season saw the New York Yankees defeat the Cincinnati Reds in five games in the World Series. The season is best known for Yankee teammates Roger Maris’ and Mickey Mantle's pursuit of Babe Ruth's prestigious 34-year-old single-season home run record of 60. Maris ultimately broke the record when he hit his 61st home run on the final day of the regular season, while Mantle was forced out of the lineup in late-September due to a hip infection and finished with 54 home runs.
In response to the proposed Continental League, the American League expanded by two teams in the first MLB expansion since 1901. The original Washington Senators moved to Minnesota and became the Minnesota Twins. The American League therefore placed a new team in Washington, also called the Senators. Also, the American League placed a team in Los Angeles called the Los Angeles Angels.
In order to keep its schedule balanced, the American League season was extended by eight games. Previously, teams had played 154 games (22 games per opponent), but from 1961 AL teams would play opponents 18 times each for a total of 162 games. The National League played a 154 game schedule for the final time in 1961 before switching to 162 games when they also expanded to ten teams for the following season.
The 1886 season was memorable as the top two all-time Major League Baseball single season strikeout totals were established that year:
Notable seasons
Guy Hecker of the Louisville Colonels not only compiled a 26–23 record with a 2.87 Earned Run Average as the Colonels number 2 pitcher, he also won the American Association batting crown with a .341 average. Hecker remains the only pitcher to ever win a batting title.
Matt Kilroy of the Baltimore Orioles throws 4 2-hitters, 3 1-hitters and a no-hitter in his rookie season in 1886. Kilroy also sets the single season major league record with 513 strikeouts.
MLB Network documentary that originally aired in 2011.
AL MVP: Rod Carew (Minnesota)
NL MVP: George Foster (Cincinnati)
AL Cy Young: Sparky Lyle (New York)
NL Cy Young: Steve Carlton (Philadelphia)
AL Rookie of the Year: Eddie Murray (Baltimore)
NL Rookie of the Year: Andre Dawson (Montreal)
published: 15 Feb 2023
MLB Baseball's Seasons: 1978
MLB Network documentary that originally aired in 2011.
AL MVP: Jim Rice (Boston)
NL MVP: Dave Parker (Pittsburgh)
AL Cy Young: Ron Guidry (New York)
NL Cy Young: Gaylord Perry (San Diego)
AL Rookie of the Year: Lou Whitaker (Detroit)
NL Rookie of the Year: Bob Horner (Atlanta)
published: 16 Feb 2023
Tiffani Thiessen: 1977 Major League Baseball Season Review
published: 22 Jan 2022
1977 MLB All Star Game NEW YORK Original NBC Broadcast
from 7/19/77 the Original NBC Broadcast from Yankee Stadium the 1977 All Star game as Joe Morgan Opens the Game with a lead off HR off Jim Palmer who has a rough couple innings
MVP goes to Dodger Pitcher Don Sutton
Recorded and digitalized off original VHS pre recorded master tape the player intros breaks up some, turns to B&W but comes back to color as the game starts
Boxscore
https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1977/B07190ALS1977.htm
published: 27 Dec 2020
Dodgers stun Phils with 3-run 9th in 1977 NLCS Gm3
10/7/77: The Dodgers take advantage of some defensive miscues by the Phillies to pull off a miraculous comeback in Game 3 of the 1977 NLCS
About Major League Baseball: Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB currently features record levels of labor peace, competitive balance and industry revenues, as well as the most comprehensive drug-testing program in American professional sports. MLB remains committed to making an impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world, perpetuating the sport’s larger role in society and permeating every facet of baseball...
published: 25 Oct 2018
1977 06 28 This Week in Baseball
published: 29 Apr 2019
1977 WS Gm6: Reggie becomes Mr. October
10/18/77: Reggie Jackson hits three homers on three pitchers' first pitches, cementing his legend as "Mr. October"
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published: 28 Jan 2015
1977 MLB All Star Game At New York
published: 16 Apr 2022
PAUL PRYOR, Umpire of National League, with Leo Cloutier in 1971
Leo Cloutier interviewed Paul Pryor,umpire in the National league.
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John Paul Pryor (July 10, 1927 – December 15, 1995) was a professional baseball umpire who worked in the National League from 1961 to 1981. Pryor wore uniform number 13 for most of his career. Pryor umpired 3,094 major league games in his 21-year career. He umpired in three World Series (1967, 1973 and 1980), four League Championship Series (1970, 1974, 1977 and 1981) and three All-Star Games (1963, 1971 and 1978).
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published: 04 Jul 2024
NBC Sports/Baseball Open - 1977
This film-based animation was used by NBC in 1977. Prior to 1978, network audio distribution was done via phone lines, which limited the high frequency response to 5 kHz - wish I had a better source for this as I think this is a really great little theme. This was recorded off-air on a Sony SL-7200 Betamax.
Music is “Don’t Turn Away” by Midnite Flite. Full song can be found here: https://youtu.be/Y0bd10-MP6s
MLB Network documentary that originally aired in 2011.
AL MVP: Rod Carew (Minnesota)
NL MVP: George Foster (Cincinnati)
AL Cy Young: Sparky Lyle (New York)
NL C...
MLB Network documentary that originally aired in 2011.
AL MVP: Rod Carew (Minnesota)
NL MVP: George Foster (Cincinnati)
AL Cy Young: Sparky Lyle (New York)
NL Cy Young: Steve Carlton (Philadelphia)
AL Rookie of the Year: Eddie Murray (Baltimore)
NL Rookie of the Year: Andre Dawson (Montreal)
MLB Network documentary that originally aired in 2011.
AL MVP: Rod Carew (Minnesota)
NL MVP: George Foster (Cincinnati)
AL Cy Young: Sparky Lyle (New York)
NL Cy Young: Steve Carlton (Philadelphia)
AL Rookie of the Year: Eddie Murray (Baltimore)
NL Rookie of the Year: Andre Dawson (Montreal)
MLB Network documentary that originally aired in 2011.
AL MVP: Jim Rice (Boston)
NL MVP: Dave Parker (Pittsburgh)
AL Cy Young: Ron Guidry (New York)
NL Cy Young...
MLB Network documentary that originally aired in 2011.
AL MVP: Jim Rice (Boston)
NL MVP: Dave Parker (Pittsburgh)
AL Cy Young: Ron Guidry (New York)
NL Cy Young: Gaylord Perry (San Diego)
AL Rookie of the Year: Lou Whitaker (Detroit)
NL Rookie of the Year: Bob Horner (Atlanta)
MLB Network documentary that originally aired in 2011.
AL MVP: Jim Rice (Boston)
NL MVP: Dave Parker (Pittsburgh)
AL Cy Young: Ron Guidry (New York)
NL Cy Young: Gaylord Perry (San Diego)
AL Rookie of the Year: Lou Whitaker (Detroit)
NL Rookie of the Year: Bob Horner (Atlanta)
from 7/19/77 the Original NBC Broadcast from Yankee Stadium the 1977 All Star game as Joe Morgan Opens the Game with a lead off HR off Jim Palmer who has a roug...
from 7/19/77 the Original NBC Broadcast from Yankee Stadium the 1977 All Star game as Joe Morgan Opens the Game with a lead off HR off Jim Palmer who has a rough couple innings
MVP goes to Dodger Pitcher Don Sutton
Recorded and digitalized off original VHS pre recorded master tape the player intros breaks up some, turns to B&W but comes back to color as the game starts
Boxscore
https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1977/B07190ALS1977.htm
from 7/19/77 the Original NBC Broadcast from Yankee Stadium the 1977 All Star game as Joe Morgan Opens the Game with a lead off HR off Jim Palmer who has a rough couple innings
MVP goes to Dodger Pitcher Don Sutton
Recorded and digitalized off original VHS pre recorded master tape the player intros breaks up some, turns to B&W but comes back to color as the game starts
Boxscore
https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1977/B07190ALS1977.htm
10/7/77: The Dodgers take advantage of some defensive miscues by the Phillies to pull off a miraculous comeback in Game 3 of the 1977 NLCS
About Major League B...
10/7/77: The Dodgers take advantage of some defensive miscues by the Phillies to pull off a miraculous comeback in Game 3 of the 1977 NLCS
About Major League Baseball: Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB currently features record levels of labor peace, competitive balance and industry revenues, as well as the most comprehensive drug-testing program in American professional sports. MLB remains committed to making an impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world, perpetuating the sport’s larger role in society and permeating every facet of baseball’s business, marketing and community relations endeavors. With the continued success of MLB Advanced Media and MLB Network, MLB continues to find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America’s National Pastime and a truly global game.
The American League consists of the following teams: Baltimore Orioles; Boston Red Sox; Chicago White Sox; Cleveland Indians; Detroit Tigers; Houston Astros; Kansas City Royals; Los Angeles Angels ; Minnesota Twins; New York Yankees; Oakland Athletics; Seattle Mariners; Tampa Bay Rays; Texas Rangers; and Toronto Blue Jays. The National League, originally founded in 1876, consists of the following teams: Arizona Diamondbacks; Atlanta Braves; Chicago Cubs; Cincinnati Reds; Colorado Rockies; Los Angeles Dodgers; Miami Marlins; Milwaukee Brewers; New York Mets; Philadelphia Phillies; Pittsburgh Pirates; San Diego Padres; San Francisco Giants; St. Louis Cardinals; and Washington Nationals.
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10/7/77: The Dodgers take advantage of some defensive miscues by the Phillies to pull off a miraculous comeback in Game 3 of the 1977 NLCS
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The American League consists of the following teams: Baltimore Orioles; Boston Red Sox; Chicago White Sox; Cleveland Indians; Detroit Tigers; Houston Astros; Kansas City Royals; Los Angeles Angels ; Minnesota Twins; New York Yankees; Oakland Athletics; Seattle Mariners; Tampa Bay Rays; Texas Rangers; and Toronto Blue Jays. The National League, originally founded in 1876, consists of the following teams: Arizona Diamondbacks; Atlanta Braves; Chicago Cubs; Cincinnati Reds; Colorado Rockies; Los Angeles Dodgers; Miami Marlins; Milwaukee Brewers; New York Mets; Philadelphia Phillies; Pittsburgh Pirates; San Diego Padres; San Francisco Giants; St. Louis Cardinals; and Washington Nationals.
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10/18/77: Reggie Jackson hits three homers on three pitchers' first pitches, cementing his legend as "Mr. October"
Check out http://m.mlb.com/video for our ful...
10/18/77: Reggie Jackson hits three homers on three pitchers' first pitches, cementing his legend as "Mr. October"
Check out http://m.mlb.com/video for our full archive of videos, and subscribe on YouTube for the best, exclusive MLB content: http://youtube.com/MLB
About MLB.com:
Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced on January 19, 2000, that the 30 Major League club owners voted unanimously to centralize all of Baseball's internet operations into an independent technology company. Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM) was formed and charged with developing, building and managing the most comprehensive baseball experience available on the internet. In August 2002, MLB.com streamed the first-ever live, full length MLB game when the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees faced off at Yankee Stadium. Since that time, millions of baseball fans around the world have subscribed to MLB.TV, the live video streaming product that airs every game in HD to nearly 400 different devices. MLB.com also provides an array of mobile apps for fans to choose from, including At Bat, the highest-grossing iOS sports app of all-time. MLB.com features a stable of club beat reporters and award-winning national columnists, the largest contingent of baseball reporters under one roof, who deliver over 100 original articles every day. MLB.com also offers extensive historical information and footage, online ticket sales, official baseball merchandise, authenticated memorabilia and collectibles and fantasy games.
Major League Baseball consists of 30 teams split between the American and National Leagues. The American League, originally founded in 1901, consists of the following teams: Baltimore Orioles; Boston Red Sox; Chicago White Sox; Cleveland Indians; Detroit Tigers; Houston Astros; Kansas City Royals; Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim; Minnesota Twins; New York Yankees; Oakland Athletics; Seattle Mariners; Tampa Bay Rays; Texas Rangers; and Toronto Blue Jays. The National League, originally founded in 1876, consists of the following teams: Arizona Diamondbacks; Atlanta Braves; Chicago Cubs; Cincinnati Reds; Colorado Rockies; Los Angeles Dodgers; Miami Marlins; Milwaukee Brewers; New York Mets; Philadelphia Phillies; Pittsburgh Pirates; San Diego Padres; San Francisco Giants; St. Louis Cardinals; and Washington Nationals.
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10/18/77: Reggie Jackson hits three homers on three pitchers' first pitches, cementing his legend as "Mr. October"
Check out http://m.mlb.com/video for our full archive of videos, and subscribe on YouTube for the best, exclusive MLB content: http://youtube.com/MLB
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Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced on January 19, 2000, that the 30 Major League club owners voted unanimously to centralize all of Baseball's internet operations into an independent technology company. Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM) was formed and charged with developing, building and managing the most comprehensive baseball experience available on the internet. In August 2002, MLB.com streamed the first-ever live, full length MLB game when the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees faced off at Yankee Stadium. Since that time, millions of baseball fans around the world have subscribed to MLB.TV, the live video streaming product that airs every game in HD to nearly 400 different devices. MLB.com also provides an array of mobile apps for fans to choose from, including At Bat, the highest-grossing iOS sports app of all-time. MLB.com features a stable of club beat reporters and award-winning national columnists, the largest contingent of baseball reporters under one roof, who deliver over 100 original articles every day. MLB.com also offers extensive historical information and footage, online ticket sales, official baseball merchandise, authenticated memorabilia and collectibles and fantasy games.
Major League Baseball consists of 30 teams split between the American and National Leagues. The American League, originally founded in 1901, consists of the following teams: Baltimore Orioles; Boston Red Sox; Chicago White Sox; Cleveland Indians; Detroit Tigers; Houston Astros; Kansas City Royals; Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim; Minnesota Twins; New York Yankees; Oakland Athletics; Seattle Mariners; Tampa Bay Rays; Texas Rangers; and Toronto Blue Jays. The National League, originally founded in 1876, consists of the following teams: Arizona Diamondbacks; Atlanta Braves; Chicago Cubs; Cincinnati Reds; Colorado Rockies; Los Angeles Dodgers; Miami Marlins; Milwaukee Brewers; New York Mets; Philadelphia Phillies; Pittsburgh Pirates; San Diego Padres; San Francisco Giants; St. Louis Cardinals; and Washington Nationals.
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Leo Cloutier interviewed Paul Pryor,umpire in the National league.
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John Paul Pryor (July 10, 1927 – December 15, 1995) was a professional baseball umpire who ...
Leo Cloutier interviewed Paul Pryor,umpire in the National league.
*
John Paul Pryor (July 10, 1927 – December 15, 1995) was a professional baseball umpire who worked in the National League from 1961 to 1981. Pryor wore uniform number 13 for most of his career. Pryor umpired 3,094 major league games in his 21-year career. He umpired in three World Series (1967, 1973 and 1980), four League Championship Series (1970, 1974, 1977 and 1981) and three All-Star Games (1963, 1971 and 1978).
#baseball #sportsradio #majorleaguebaseball #vintagebaseball #baseballlife #halloffame #baseballcard #vintagesportscards #leocloutier #baseballdinner #umpire #umpirelife
Leo Cloutier interviewed Paul Pryor,umpire in the National league.
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John Paul Pryor (July 10, 1927 – December 15, 1995) was a professional baseball umpire who worked in the National League from 1961 to 1981. Pryor wore uniform number 13 for most of his career. Pryor umpired 3,094 major league games in his 21-year career. He umpired in three World Series (1967, 1973 and 1980), four League Championship Series (1970, 1974, 1977 and 1981) and three All-Star Games (1963, 1971 and 1978).
#baseball #sportsradio #majorleaguebaseball #vintagebaseball #baseballlife #halloffame #baseballcard #vintagesportscards #leocloutier #baseballdinner #umpire #umpirelife
This film-based animation was used by NBC in 1977. Prior to 1978, network audio distribution was done via phone lines, which limited the high frequency response...
This film-based animation was used by NBC in 1977. Prior to 1978, network audio distribution was done via phone lines, which limited the high frequency response to 5 kHz - wish I had a better source for this as I think this is a really great little theme. This was recorded off-air on a Sony SL-7200 Betamax.
Music is “Don’t Turn Away” by Midnite Flite. Full song can be found here: https://youtu.be/Y0bd10-MP6s
This film-based animation was used by NBC in 1977. Prior to 1978, network audio distribution was done via phone lines, which limited the high frequency response to 5 kHz - wish I had a better source for this as I think this is a really great little theme. This was recorded off-air on a Sony SL-7200 Betamax.
Music is “Don’t Turn Away” by Midnite Flite. Full song can be found here: https://youtu.be/Y0bd10-MP6s
MLB Network documentary that originally aired in 2011.
AL MVP: Rod Carew (Minnesota)
NL MVP: George Foster (Cincinnati)
AL Cy Young: Sparky Lyle (New York)
NL Cy Young: Steve Carlton (Philadelphia)
AL Rookie of the Year: Eddie Murray (Baltimore)
NL Rookie of the Year: Andre Dawson (Montreal)
MLB Network documentary that originally aired in 2011.
AL MVP: Jim Rice (Boston)
NL MVP: Dave Parker (Pittsburgh)
AL Cy Young: Ron Guidry (New York)
NL Cy Young: Gaylord Perry (San Diego)
AL Rookie of the Year: Lou Whitaker (Detroit)
NL Rookie of the Year: Bob Horner (Atlanta)
from 7/19/77 the Original NBC Broadcast from Yankee Stadium the 1977 All Star game as Joe Morgan Opens the Game with a lead off HR off Jim Palmer who has a rough couple innings
MVP goes to Dodger Pitcher Don Sutton
Recorded and digitalized off original VHS pre recorded master tape the player intros breaks up some, turns to B&W but comes back to color as the game starts
Boxscore
https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1977/B07190ALS1977.htm
10/7/77: The Dodgers take advantage of some defensive miscues by the Phillies to pull off a miraculous comeback in Game 3 of the 1977 NLCS
About Major League Baseball: Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB currently features record levels of labor peace, competitive balance and industry revenues, as well as the most comprehensive drug-testing program in American professional sports. MLB remains committed to making an impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world, perpetuating the sport’s larger role in society and permeating every facet of baseball’s business, marketing and community relations endeavors. With the continued success of MLB Advanced Media and MLB Network, MLB continues to find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America’s National Pastime and a truly global game.
The American League consists of the following teams: Baltimore Orioles; Boston Red Sox; Chicago White Sox; Cleveland Indians; Detroit Tigers; Houston Astros; Kansas City Royals; Los Angeles Angels ; Minnesota Twins; New York Yankees; Oakland Athletics; Seattle Mariners; Tampa Bay Rays; Texas Rangers; and Toronto Blue Jays. The National League, originally founded in 1876, consists of the following teams: Arizona Diamondbacks; Atlanta Braves; Chicago Cubs; Cincinnati Reds; Colorado Rockies; Los Angeles Dodgers; Miami Marlins; Milwaukee Brewers; New York Mets; Philadelphia Phillies; Pittsburgh Pirates; San Diego Padres; San Francisco Giants; St. Louis Cardinals; and Washington Nationals.
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10/18/77: Reggie Jackson hits three homers on three pitchers' first pitches, cementing his legend as "Mr. October"
Check out http://m.mlb.com/video for our full archive of videos, and subscribe on YouTube for the best, exclusive MLB content: http://youtube.com/MLB
About MLB.com:
Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced on January 19, 2000, that the 30 Major League club owners voted unanimously to centralize all of Baseball's internet operations into an independent technology company. Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM) was formed and charged with developing, building and managing the most comprehensive baseball experience available on the internet. In August 2002, MLB.com streamed the first-ever live, full length MLB game when the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees faced off at Yankee Stadium. Since that time, millions of baseball fans around the world have subscribed to MLB.TV, the live video streaming product that airs every game in HD to nearly 400 different devices. MLB.com also provides an array of mobile apps for fans to choose from, including At Bat, the highest-grossing iOS sports app of all-time. MLB.com features a stable of club beat reporters and award-winning national columnists, the largest contingent of baseball reporters under one roof, who deliver over 100 original articles every day. MLB.com also offers extensive historical information and footage, online ticket sales, official baseball merchandise, authenticated memorabilia and collectibles and fantasy games.
Major League Baseball consists of 30 teams split between the American and National Leagues. The American League, originally founded in 1901, consists of the following teams: Baltimore Orioles; Boston Red Sox; Chicago White Sox; Cleveland Indians; Detroit Tigers; Houston Astros; Kansas City Royals; Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim; Minnesota Twins; New York Yankees; Oakland Athletics; Seattle Mariners; Tampa Bay Rays; Texas Rangers; and Toronto Blue Jays. The National League, originally founded in 1876, consists of the following teams: Arizona Diamondbacks; Atlanta Braves; Chicago Cubs; Cincinnati Reds; Colorado Rockies; Los Angeles Dodgers; Miami Marlins; Milwaukee Brewers; New York Mets; Philadelphia Phillies; Pittsburgh Pirates; San Diego Padres; San Francisco Giants; St. Louis Cardinals; and Washington Nationals.
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Leo Cloutier interviewed Paul Pryor,umpire in the National league.
*
John Paul Pryor (July 10, 1927 – December 15, 1995) was a professional baseball umpire who worked in the National League from 1961 to 1981. Pryor wore uniform number 13 for most of his career. Pryor umpired 3,094 major league games in his 21-year career. He umpired in three World Series (1967, 1973 and 1980), four League Championship Series (1970, 1974, 1977 and 1981) and three All-Star Games (1963, 1971 and 1978).
#baseball #sportsradio #majorleaguebaseball #vintagebaseball #baseballlife #halloffame #baseballcard #vintagesportscards #leocloutier #baseballdinner #umpire #umpirelife
This film-based animation was used by NBC in 1977. Prior to 1978, network audio distribution was done via phone lines, which limited the high frequency response to 5 kHz - wish I had a better source for this as I think this is a really great little theme. This was recorded off-air on a Sony SL-7200 Betamax.
Music is “Don’t Turn Away” by Midnite Flite. Full song can be found here: https://youtu.be/Y0bd10-MP6s
The 1961 Major League Baseball season saw the New York Yankees defeat the Cincinnati Reds in five games in the World Series. The season is best known for Yankee teammates Roger Maris’ and Mickey Mantle's pursuit of Babe Ruth's prestigious 34-year-old single-season home run record of 60. Maris ultimately broke the record when he hit his 61st home run on the final day of the regular season, while Mantle was forced out of the lineup in late-September due to a hip infection and finished with 54 home runs.
In response to the proposed Continental League, the American League expanded by two teams in the first MLB expansion since 1901. The original Washington Senators moved to Minnesota and became the Minnesota Twins. The American League therefore placed a new team in Washington, also called the Senators. Also, the American League placed a team in Los Angeles called the Los Angeles Angels.
In order to keep its schedule balanced, the American League season was extended by eight games. Previously, teams had played 154 games (22 games per opponent), but from 1961 AL teams would play opponents 18 times each for a total of 162 games. The National League played a 154 game schedule for the final time in 1961 before switching to 162 games when they also expanded to ten teams for the following season.
I wish time was on our side But your clock hands have got the best of me I only hope that when I come back You'll finally be ready for me And I hope and I pray that you're sorry And I hope that you know that I'm sorry Cos I never thought I would be here No I never thought I would be here And I hope and I pray that you're sorry And I hope that you know that I'm sorry Well maybe this could be our year So this is it, I'm coming home I wonder if you spent this time alone I'm the only one who cares Well maybe I'm better on my own And I hope and I pray that you're sorry And I hope that you know that I'm sorry Cos I never thought I would be here No I never thought I would be here And I hope and I pray that you're sorry And I hope that you know that I'm sorry I don't think this will be our year I'm going to take the time to remind you When you act like this, I despise you I wrote this to let you know I'm going to use this time to forget you Cos I wish that I never met you I wrote this to let you know That I'm better off on my own This was never my plan But I hope that we could become friends It wasn't you, it was me, I'll take the blame Well you can go back to hell Every word you say was a lie, I can tell It wasn't me, it was you, so here's the blame As a song in your name I'm going to take the time to remind you When you act like this, I despise you I wrote this to let you know I'm going to use this time to forget you Cos I wish that I never met you I wrote this to let you know That I'm better off on my own I wrote this to let you know