"Popular Steve Hamilton was one Yankee who had a fine year in 1966. Certainly, the last place finish of the Yanks was a source of unhappiness to the 6'7" southpaw, but his personal contributions to the club's cause included a team-leading 8-3 won-lost record, a yield of only 69 hits and 22 walks in 90 innings pitched, and 57 strikeouts with a 3.00 ERA.
In fact, Hamilton has been a mighty effective man in relief for the Yankees ever since being obtained from Washington (in exchange for Jim Coates) in April of 1963. Going into the current campaign, Steve had an overall 23-7 record in Yankee pinstripes, and an earned run average under 3.00.
Now the Yankees' player representative, Steve is a former cage star with the old Minneapolis Lakers and still serves in the off-season as assistant basketball coach for his alma mater, Morehead State College (Kentucky)."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
MY GREATEST THRILL
"My most memorable day in baseball was my first appearance for the Washington Senators on May 6, 1962. I had left Jacksonville at 7:00 A.M. on a flight to New York, taken a cab from Newark Airport, missing our batting practice at Yankee Stadium. I came on in relief in the eighth inning with a two-run lead. I remember facing Mantle, Berra, Howard and Maris - and Roger was the only one who got on base."
-Steve Hamilton, The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
Originally signed by Cleveland in 1958.
Former NBA basketball player with the Minneapolis Lakers.
Traded to Washington from Cleveland along with pitcher Don Rudolph in exchange for outfielder Willie Tasby, May 3, 1962.
Acquired from Washington Senators in exchange for pitcher Jim Coates, April 21, 1963.
Averaged a strikeout per inning pitched, 1963.
Led Yankee pitching staff with 8-3 won-lost record in 1966.
Lifetime won-lost record with the Yankees is 23-7.
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
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1967 Profile: Fred Talbot
"The long-range prognosis on Fred Talbot is that he eventually will develop into a consistent winner. The Yankees gambled on that potential when they traded for him last season. Fred, in what was only his second full year in the majors, wound up with an 11-11 record and an astronomical 4.21 ERA. But the big right-hander is just 25 years old, and he may have needed last season to gain his bearings.
He has the stuff to be a top pitcher - fastball, slider, changeup - and he throws hard. His control could stand improvement. With the A's in '65, he won ten, lost 12 and had an ERA of 4.14."
-Jack Zanger, Major League Baseball 1967
"Fred Talbot hasn't had a winning major league season as of yet. But the hard-throwing right-hander appears to be on the verge of becoming a substantial winner.
A fine minor league record in the White Sox organization earned the big 200-pounder a shot with Chicago in '64. After a 10-12 season with Kansas City, Fred was 4-4 with the A's when he was traded to New York, along with catcher Bill Bryan, in June 1966. He was 7-7 with the Bombers but was able to complete only three of his 19 starts. Talbot would frequently hurl five or six strong innings, then run into trouble.
This spring, Fred has worked hard in an effort to lengthen his tenure on the mound. A good competitor, he knows how to pitch and helps his own cause with the bat. At the ripe old age of 25, Fred Talbot fits into the Yankee scheme of things as a member of a very youthful curving corps."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
"Fred Talbot had a fine 1967 spring for the Yankees and appeared ready to make a major contribution to the Yankees' rebuilding plans. The hard-throwing right-hander is a good, tough competitor who wants to win every time out.
A fine minor league record in the White Sox organization earned the big 214-pounder a shot with Chicago in 1964. After a 10-12 season with Kansas City in '65, Fred was 4-4 with the A's when he was traded, along with catcher Bill Bryan, to the Yankees last season. He was 7-7 with the Bombers, working mostly in starting assignments.
This spring, Talbot worked hard and earned a regular rotation spot in Manager Ralph Houk's plans. Competitive, hard-throwing and a pitcher who helps his own cause with the bat, Fred Talbot fits into the Yankee scheme of things as a member of a very youthful curving corps."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
Assigned to Kansas City Athletics on February 10, 1965 to complete three-way deal in which White Sox sent outfielders Jim Landis and Mike Hershberger to Athletics for outfielder Rocky Colavito on January 20, 1965, with Colavito and catcher Camilo Carreon going from Chicago to Cleveland Indians the same day for pitcher Tommy John, catcher John Romano and outfielder Tommie Agee.
Acquired by Yankees from Kansas City with catcher Bill Bryan on June 10, 1966 for outfielder Roger Repoz and pitchers Bill Stafford and Gil Blanco (Columbus).
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
He has the stuff to be a top pitcher - fastball, slider, changeup - and he throws hard. His control could stand improvement. With the A's in '65, he won ten, lost 12 and had an ERA of 4.14."
-Jack Zanger, Major League Baseball 1967
"Fred Talbot hasn't had a winning major league season as of yet. But the hard-throwing right-hander appears to be on the verge of becoming a substantial winner.
A fine minor league record in the White Sox organization earned the big 200-pounder a shot with Chicago in '64. After a 10-12 season with Kansas City, Fred was 4-4 with the A's when he was traded to New York, along with catcher Bill Bryan, in June 1966. He was 7-7 with the Bombers but was able to complete only three of his 19 starts. Talbot would frequently hurl five or six strong innings, then run into trouble.
This spring, Fred has worked hard in an effort to lengthen his tenure on the mound. A good competitor, he knows how to pitch and helps his own cause with the bat. At the ripe old age of 25, Fred Talbot fits into the Yankee scheme of things as a member of a very youthful curving corps."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
"Fred Talbot had a fine 1967 spring for the Yankees and appeared ready to make a major contribution to the Yankees' rebuilding plans. The hard-throwing right-hander is a good, tough competitor who wants to win every time out.
A fine minor league record in the White Sox organization earned the big 214-pounder a shot with Chicago in 1964. After a 10-12 season with Kansas City in '65, Fred was 4-4 with the A's when he was traded, along with catcher Bill Bryan, to the Yankees last season. He was 7-7 with the Bombers, working mostly in starting assignments.
This spring, Talbot worked hard and earned a regular rotation spot in Manager Ralph Houk's plans. Competitive, hard-throwing and a pitcher who helps his own cause with the bat, Fred Talbot fits into the Yankee scheme of things as a member of a very youthful curving corps."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
Assigned to Kansas City Athletics on February 10, 1965 to complete three-way deal in which White Sox sent outfielders Jim Landis and Mike Hershberger to Athletics for outfielder Rocky Colavito on January 20, 1965, with Colavito and catcher Camilo Carreon going from Chicago to Cleveland Indians the same day for pitcher Tommy John, catcher John Romano and outfielder Tommie Agee.
Acquired by Yankees from Kansas City with catcher Bill Bryan on June 10, 1966 for outfielder Roger Repoz and pitchers Bill Stafford and Gil Blanco (Columbus).
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
1967 Profile: Al Downing
1967 AMERICAN LEAGUE ALL-STAR
"The case of Al Downing continues to perplex the admirers of his fastball and dedication to excel. The trim southpaw, who admittedly has had control problems for the past few seasons, seemed to iron them out in '66 when he walked less than 100 batters for the first time in three years. Yet he posted an indifferent 10-11 record, with an ERA of 3.56 for 200 innings of work. He fanned 151 men and managed to complete one game.
It's possible Al broods too much. He's heard so much about his potential, but the best he's done in four seasons with the Yankees was the 13-8 mark he registered in 1964 when he led the league in strikeouts with 217."
-Jack Zanger, Major League Baseball 1967
"One of these seasons, all the things predicted for Al Downing are going to come true. The fast-throwing lefty just needs to put everything together.
He's been a winner in double figures for the last four seasons and he won't be 26 until mid-summer. In 1966, Al made 30 starts and never worked relief. In 842 innings pitched in his career, Al has fanned 732 batters, nearly an eight-per-game average.
Al made the first big jump to the Yankees at the age of 20. After a little more AAA experience, he came back for good in 1963 to post a brilliant 13-5 record with a 2.56 earned run average. In his second full season as a Yankee, the popular southpaw who hails from Trenton, New Jersey led the American League in strikeouts with 217.
Al works for the Yankees in the off-season, making appearances, selling group tickets and making friends wherever he goes. He's going to make a lot more friends in Yankeeland one of these years when he becomes a big winner."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
MY GREATEST THRILL
"My most memorable event in baseball was the day I started my first World Series game. It was against the Dodgers on October 3, 1963 at Yankee Stadium. I only went five innings and I was the losing pitcher, but it's a day I'll never forget."
-Al Downing, The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
Signed by Yankee organization, December 9, 1960.
Pitched no-hit game for Richmond, May 12, 1962, beating Syracuse, 4-0.
Recalled from Richmond, June 6, 1963.
Struck out a single-game high (14), July 6, 1963.
Led American League in strikeouts (217), 1964.
Had longest winning streak of any Yankee pitcher in 1966- six games, May 8-June 3.
Has struck out 10 or more in one game 12 times.
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
"The case of Al Downing continues to perplex the admirers of his fastball and dedication to excel. The trim southpaw, who admittedly has had control problems for the past few seasons, seemed to iron them out in '66 when he walked less than 100 batters for the first time in three years. Yet he posted an indifferent 10-11 record, with an ERA of 3.56 for 200 innings of work. He fanned 151 men and managed to complete one game.
It's possible Al broods too much. He's heard so much about his potential, but the best he's done in four seasons with the Yankees was the 13-8 mark he registered in 1964 when he led the league in strikeouts with 217."
-Jack Zanger, Major League Baseball 1967
"One of these seasons, all the things predicted for Al Downing are going to come true. The fast-throwing lefty just needs to put everything together.
He's been a winner in double figures for the last four seasons and he won't be 26 until mid-summer. In 1966, Al made 30 starts and never worked relief. In 842 innings pitched in his career, Al has fanned 732 batters, nearly an eight-per-game average.
Al made the first big jump to the Yankees at the age of 20. After a little more AAA experience, he came back for good in 1963 to post a brilliant 13-5 record with a 2.56 earned run average. In his second full season as a Yankee, the popular southpaw who hails from Trenton, New Jersey led the American League in strikeouts with 217.
Al works for the Yankees in the off-season, making appearances, selling group tickets and making friends wherever he goes. He's going to make a lot more friends in Yankeeland one of these years when he becomes a big winner."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
MY GREATEST THRILL
"My most memorable event in baseball was the day I started my first World Series game. It was against the Dodgers on October 3, 1963 at Yankee Stadium. I only went five innings and I was the losing pitcher, but it's a day I'll never forget."
-Al Downing, The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
Signed by Yankee organization, December 9, 1960.
Pitched no-hit game for Richmond, May 12, 1962, beating Syracuse, 4-0.
Recalled from Richmond, June 6, 1963.
Struck out a single-game high (14), July 6, 1963.
Led American League in strikeouts (217), 1964.
Had longest winning streak of any Yankee pitcher in 1966- six games, May 8-June 3.
Has struck out 10 or more in one game 12 times.
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
1967 Profile: Fritz Peterson
"Another of the new faces who began to make a positive impression at Yankee Stadium last season was Fritz Peterson, a 25-year-old left-hander. Fritz made the leap from minor league ball in just three years and won a spot in the Yanks' starting rotation with a good spring in 1966. He appeared in 34 games and compiled a 12-11 record with an ERA of 3.31. His assets include a nifty curve, a good, if not overpowering, fastball and excellent control; Fritz was also working on a changeup last season. He caught the Yankees' eye when he turned in an 11-1 mark and a 1.50 ERA at Greensboro in 1965."
-Jack Zanger, Major League Baseball 1967
"For a rookie pitcher - and a left-hander at that - to issue less than two walks per nine innings borders almost on the incredible. But Fritz Peterson, a 12-game winner for the last place Yankees of 1966, issued only 40 walks in his 215 innings pitched.
In last year's road opener at Baltimore, lefty Fritz made his big league debut his initial win, a complete game victory over the eventual champions.
The 25-year-old hurler, an ex-hockey star, started off in spring training this year as though he would never be scored on. He did not permit a run in his first three outings and only four hits in his first 14 innings pitched. And Peterson made it to Yankee Stadium without ever pitching AAA baseball. Two and a half years of minor league schooling and the aggressive southpaw was a Yankee regular. Only 25 now, Fritz has a bright Yankee future."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
Signed by Yankee organization, June 27, 1963.
Led Yankees in complete games (11) and tied with Mel Stottlemyre for most wins (12).
Six of his 11 losses in 1966 were by one run, two by scores of 1-0.
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
-Jack Zanger, Major League Baseball 1967
"For a rookie pitcher - and a left-hander at that - to issue less than two walks per nine innings borders almost on the incredible. But Fritz Peterson, a 12-game winner for the last place Yankees of 1966, issued only 40 walks in his 215 innings pitched.
In last year's road opener at Baltimore, lefty Fritz made his big league debut his initial win, a complete game victory over the eventual champions.
The 25-year-old hurler, an ex-hockey star, started off in spring training this year as though he would never be scored on. He did not permit a run in his first three outings and only four hits in his first 14 innings pitched. And Peterson made it to Yankee Stadium without ever pitching AAA baseball. Two and a half years of minor league schooling and the aggressive southpaw was a Yankee regular. Only 25 now, Fritz has a bright Yankee future."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
Signed by Yankee organization, June 27, 1963.
Led Yankees in complete games (11) and tied with Mel Stottlemyre for most wins (12).
Six of his 11 losses in 1966 were by one run, two by scores of 1-0.
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
1967 Profile: Mel Stottlemyre
"The turnabout last year of Mel Stottlemyre from 20-game winner to 20-game loser was a baffling one - the Yankee demise notwithstanding. Mel is still one of the most sought-after pitchers in the league. His troubles started early in the year when he pitched well but couldn't get any runs. Or errors killed him. Then he seemed to go sour.
His best pitch is his sinker, but last year it seemed to rise and that's when the hitters began teeing off. His fastball was adequate and he was trying to develop a changeup. Some observers feel he'd be better off in the National League, where the umpires give you the low strike. Still, Mel apparently needs more variety to return to the 20-9 form he flashed in '65."
-Jack Zanger, Major League Baseball 1967
"After a sensational first season-and-a-half with the Yankees, Mel Stottlemyre had a turn-about record last year. A 20-game winner in 1965, Mel was a 20-game loser (while winning 12) last season.
In fairness to Mel, it must be pointed out that the tall right-hander from Grandview, Washington was the victim of four 2-1 losses; on seven occasions his Yankees teammates gave him only a single run to work with and in two others the Yanks were shut out.
Control, Mel says, was his major problem. And then, too, he is working on another pitch to go with his slider and low fastball.
'He's one of the very best pitchers in the league, no matter what his record was last year,' said Manager Ralph Houk. Every other manager in the league agrees. His selection to the A.L. All-Star team last summer is proof of the respect in which Mel is held. At 25, many great seasons should be ahead for Mel Stottlemyre."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
MY GREATEST THRILL
"Pitchers remember most vividly their big days with the bat, and I guess I'm no exception. On September 26, 1964 - my first year in the majors, I pitched a 7-0, 2-hit shutout at Washington. But I remember even more getting five hits in five at-bats that same day."
-Mel Stottlemyre, The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
Signed by Yankee organization on June 10, 1961.
Led International League in ERA (1.42 mark), 1964.
Led International League pitchers in fielding (1.000), 1964
Purchased by Yankees from Richmond, August 11, 1964.
Hurled a 7-0, 2-hit shutout at Washington, September 26, 1964- and had five hits in five at-bats in the same game.
Named Most Valuable Player in International League, 1964.
Led American League in complete games (18), 1965.
Led Yankees in games started (37), complete games, shutouts (4), wins (20), innings pitched (291) and ERA (2.63), 1965.
Led Yankees in games started (35), shutouts (3) and innings pitched (251), 1966.
Ten of his twenty losses in 1966 were by one run.
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
His best pitch is his sinker, but last year it seemed to rise and that's when the hitters began teeing off. His fastball was adequate and he was trying to develop a changeup. Some observers feel he'd be better off in the National League, where the umpires give you the low strike. Still, Mel apparently needs more variety to return to the 20-9 form he flashed in '65."
-Jack Zanger, Major League Baseball 1967
"After a sensational first season-and-a-half with the Yankees, Mel Stottlemyre had a turn-about record last year. A 20-game winner in 1965, Mel was a 20-game loser (while winning 12) last season.
In fairness to Mel, it must be pointed out that the tall right-hander from Grandview, Washington was the victim of four 2-1 losses; on seven occasions his Yankees teammates gave him only a single run to work with and in two others the Yanks were shut out.
Control, Mel says, was his major problem. And then, too, he is working on another pitch to go with his slider and low fastball.
'He's one of the very best pitchers in the league, no matter what his record was last year,' said Manager Ralph Houk. Every other manager in the league agrees. His selection to the A.L. All-Star team last summer is proof of the respect in which Mel is held. At 25, many great seasons should be ahead for Mel Stottlemyre."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
MY GREATEST THRILL
"Pitchers remember most vividly their big days with the bat, and I guess I'm no exception. On September 26, 1964 - my first year in the majors, I pitched a 7-0, 2-hit shutout at Washington. But I remember even more getting five hits in five at-bats that same day."
-Mel Stottlemyre, The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
Signed by Yankee organization on June 10, 1961.
Led International League in ERA (1.42 mark), 1964.
Led International League pitchers in fielding (1.000), 1964
Purchased by Yankees from Richmond, August 11, 1964.
Hurled a 7-0, 2-hit shutout at Washington, September 26, 1964- and had five hits in five at-bats in the same game.
Named Most Valuable Player in International League, 1964.
Led American League in complete games (18), 1965.
Led Yankees in games started (37), complete games, shutouts (4), wins (20), innings pitched (291) and ERA (2.63), 1965.
Led Yankees in games started (35), shutouts (3) and innings pitched (251), 1966.
Ten of his twenty losses in 1966 were by one run.
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
1967 Profile: Whitey Ford
"The incomparable Edward Charles 'Whitey' Ford, greatest pitcher in Yankee history, is back in tow for the 1967 season. And that's great news for the Yanks and for Yankee fans.
A second operation to relieve a circulatory blockage in the left shoulder was performed last August. Ford's future was in doubt. He came to spring training as a free agent. After a series of tests in which he improved on each mound performance, Whitey declared he was ready again and the Yankees happily re-signed him to his twentieth contract.
Winner of a record 234 games as a Yankee, and the 'winningest' pitcher currently active, Ford had lost only 102 games going into this season. He holds one of the greatest of pitching records ... most consecutive scoreless innings in World Series play- 33.2. He was the Cy Young Award winner in 1961 and Babe Ruth Awar winner as the top performer in the '61 Series.
All-time Yankee record holder in many categories, Whitey Ford happily continues his illustrious career- adding new honors to those he and the Yankees have won together."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
"The incomparable Edward Charles 'Whitey' Ford was off to a great start this spring after submitting to surgery for the second time to correct a circulatory blockage. An early season shutout of the White Sox at Chicago and several other brilliant mound performances furnished proof that the surgery had been successful.
Then, to the dismay of Whitey, his teammates and Yankee fans, an old elbow spur inflamed the tendons and muscles in the lining of his elbow and his remarkable pitching career was at an end. The greatest pitcher in Yankee history won 236 games, more than any Bomber hurler. His winning percentage of .690 ranks above all pitchers with 200 or more major league victories.
Among the many outstanding marks of his distinguished career is his record of hurling 33.2 consecutive scoreless innings in World Series play. He was the Cy Young Award winner as the best major league pitcher of 1961 when he also won the Babe Ruth Award as the top Series performer.
While his active career is over, Whitey Ford remains a Yankee and will continue to serve the Yankees as a special minor league pitching instructor, major league scout and in other important capacities."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
MY GREATEST THRILL
"I've had a lot of thrills in my Yankee career and I hope some are still ahead of me. But the biggest event of my pitching career, I suppose, was the streak of 33.2 consecutive shutout innings in World Series play."
-Whitey Ford, The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
Played sandlot ball in New York with Police Athletic League.
Attended Manhattan Aviation High School.
Signed by Yankee organization on October 4, 1946.
Pitched two consecutive 1-hitters (September 2 and September 7, 1955).
Struck out 15 in 14 innings, April 22, 1959.
Winner of the Cy Young Award (1961).
Winner of the Babe Ruth Award (1961 World Series).
Underwent second operation for circulatory blockage in his left shoulder on August 25, 1966. First operation was in October 1964.
Not officially on Yankee roster at start of 1967 spring training camp.
Holds Yankee record for most lifetime wins (234).
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
Other Yankee records held by Ford:
-most shutouts, lifetime (44, also the most by any active American League pitcher)
-most strikeouts, lifetime (1,935)
-highest winning percentage, season (.862 in 1961, with a 25-4 mark)
-most consecutive wins (14 in 1961, also held by Jack Chesbro in 1904)
-most shutouts, season (8 in 1964, also held by Russ Ford in 1910).
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
World Series records held by Ford:
-most consecutive scoreless innings (33.2, 1960-61-62; includes three shutouts: 10-0 and 12-0 in 1960 World Series vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 2-0 in 1961 World Series vs. Cincinnati Reds)
-most World Series wins (10)
-most World Series starts (22)
-most World Series strikeouts (94).
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
A second operation to relieve a circulatory blockage in the left shoulder was performed last August. Ford's future was in doubt. He came to spring training as a free agent. After a series of tests in which he improved on each mound performance, Whitey declared he was ready again and the Yankees happily re-signed him to his twentieth contract.
Winner of a record 234 games as a Yankee, and the 'winningest' pitcher currently active, Ford had lost only 102 games going into this season. He holds one of the greatest of pitching records ... most consecutive scoreless innings in World Series play- 33.2. He was the Cy Young Award winner in 1961 and Babe Ruth Awar winner as the top performer in the '61 Series.
All-time Yankee record holder in many categories, Whitey Ford happily continues his illustrious career- adding new honors to those he and the Yankees have won together."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
"The incomparable Edward Charles 'Whitey' Ford was off to a great start this spring after submitting to surgery for the second time to correct a circulatory blockage. An early season shutout of the White Sox at Chicago and several other brilliant mound performances furnished proof that the surgery had been successful.
Then, to the dismay of Whitey, his teammates and Yankee fans, an old elbow spur inflamed the tendons and muscles in the lining of his elbow and his remarkable pitching career was at an end. The greatest pitcher in Yankee history won 236 games, more than any Bomber hurler. His winning percentage of .690 ranks above all pitchers with 200 or more major league victories.
Among the many outstanding marks of his distinguished career is his record of hurling 33.2 consecutive scoreless innings in World Series play. He was the Cy Young Award winner as the best major league pitcher of 1961 when he also won the Babe Ruth Award as the top Series performer.
While his active career is over, Whitey Ford remains a Yankee and will continue to serve the Yankees as a special minor league pitching instructor, major league scout and in other important capacities."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
MY GREATEST THRILL
"I've had a lot of thrills in my Yankee career and I hope some are still ahead of me. But the biggest event of my pitching career, I suppose, was the streak of 33.2 consecutive shutout innings in World Series play."
-Whitey Ford, The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
Played sandlot ball in New York with Police Athletic League.
Attended Manhattan Aviation High School.
Signed by Yankee organization on October 4, 1946.
Pitched two consecutive 1-hitters (September 2 and September 7, 1955).
Struck out 15 in 14 innings, April 22, 1959.
Winner of the Cy Young Award (1961).
Winner of the Babe Ruth Award (1961 World Series).
Underwent second operation for circulatory blockage in his left shoulder on August 25, 1966. First operation was in October 1964.
Not officially on Yankee roster at start of 1967 spring training camp.
Holds Yankee record for most lifetime wins (234).
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
Other Yankee records held by Ford:
-most shutouts, lifetime (44, also the most by any active American League pitcher)
-most strikeouts, lifetime (1,935)
-highest winning percentage, season (.862 in 1961, with a 25-4 mark)
-most consecutive wins (14 in 1961, also held by Jack Chesbro in 1904)
-most shutouts, season (8 in 1964, also held by Russ Ford in 1910).
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
World Series records held by Ford:
-most consecutive scoreless innings (33.2, 1960-61-62; includes three shutouts: 10-0 and 12-0 in 1960 World Series vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 2-0 in 1961 World Series vs. Cincinnati Reds)
-most World Series wins (10)
-most World Series starts (22)
-most World Series strikeouts (94).
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
1967 New York Yankees Manager and Coaches Profiles
RALPH HOUK (Manager)
"The man they respectfully call The Major went back into the front lines last season after spending two years in higher echelon as Yankee general manager. Ralph Houk put his uniform on again last May, stepping down to replace Johnny Keane, with the club grounded with a 4-16 record. While nobody was blaming Keane for the poor start (indeed, the Yanks' last-place finish exonerated any managerial responsibility), the feeling was that Houk presented an emotional stimulus to the players and that his presence on the bench might help to rekindle their old winning ways. The fact that it didn't only reflected what a tattered ball club they had become.
Houk has command- there's no doubt about that. He doesn't have to brandish his knuckles to show he's the boss. This is accepted and liked by the players, who recognize a natural leader. Ralph returns to a job in which he scored a perfect three for three pennants as Yankee manager from 1961 through '63. He has spent his entire baseball life in the Yankee organization, first as a minor leaguer, then as a second-string catcher behind Yogi Berra, then as a farm club manager at Denver; coached under Casey Stengel and then succeeded him, and finally became the GM. Anyway, he didn't look that good in blue serge, especially with a mouth full of tobacco."
-Jack Zanger, Major League Baseball 1967
"Manager Ralph Houk has assembled a well-knit, hard working coaching staff to work him as the Yankees start their American League climb in the 'New Era' that has opened at Yankee Stadium this season.
Ralph himself is in his fifth season as Yankee pilot. The likable Major (as he is known for his World War II exploits as a major in the Rangers) succeeded Casey Stengel after the 1960 season and managed the Bombers to a perfect three for three pennants in '61, '62 and '63, winning World Championships in the first two years. He moved to the front office as general manager in 1964 and '65, then answered the urgent call to return as field pilot early in the 1966 season. Here, as field manager, working with the players with he whom he has such a fine rapport, Ralph is happiest.
Manager Houk has been in baseball since 1939. This is his 29th year in baseball ... all in the Yankee organization. He has served successively as a minor league catcher, major league catcher (behind Yogi Berra), coach, highly successful minor league pilot, back as coach and then as manager and G.M. of the Yanks."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
"Named Manager of the Year for the 1961 season, Ralph was general manager of the Yankees from October 1963 to May 1966. He replaced Johnny Keane as manager of May 7, 1966 ... the club won 66 and lost 69 under his management."
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
COACHES
"The pinstripe coaching brigade under Houk has as its head man Frank Crosetti, who has the longest string of continuous service as a player and coach, dating back to 1932. He'll be at his old stand at third base. Also returning are bullpen coach Jim Hegan and pitching mentor Jim Turner, who would have made a fine battery in their playing days. The new man this season is Loren Babe, a former infielder who had a brief tour of duty with the Yankees. Last year he managed their No. 1 farm club at Toledo; this year he'll coach at first base."
-Jack Zanger, Major League Baseball 1967
"Frank Crosetti, the third base and infield coach, has been with the Bombers continuously since 1932 as player and coach. Jim Turner came to the Yankees as a pitcher late in his career, served as a minor league manager and then returned as a coach under Stengel. He started his second tour as Yankee pitching coach last season. Jim Hegan, long-time star catcher for the Cleveland Indians, joined the Yankee coaching staff in 1960. Loren Babe, the new first base coach, was an infielder with the Yankees and Athletics in his playing days and has been a Yankee minor league manager since 1961."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
"The Yankee brain trust of 1967 is first base coach Loren Babe (who joined the Yankees this year after serving several seasons as a Yankee minor league manager), pitching coach Jim Turner, manager Ralph Houk, catching and bullpen coach Jim Hegan and veteran third base signalman Frank Crosetti. 'Cro' has been a Yankee player and coach since 1932 and Houk has been in the Yankee organization since 1939."
-The 1967 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
LOREN BABE (Coach)
"Loren played infield for the Yankees in the latter part of the 1952 season and early part of 1953 before being traded to the Athletics."
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
FRANKIE CROSETTI (Coach)
"Now in his 36th consecutive year as a Yankee, Crosetti has played or coached in a record 122 World Series games. He has appeared on 23 of the 29 Yankee pennant winning clubs."
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
JIM TURNER (Coach)
"Turner won 20 games for the Boston Braves in 1937, his first year in the major leagues, at the age of 33, after spending 14 years in the minor leagues. He pitched for the Yankees from 1942 through 1945."
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
SPUD MURRAY (Batting Practice Pitcher)
"Batting practice pitcher Spud Murray throws daily without ever getting into a box score."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
JOE DIMAGGIO (spring training instructor)
"In 1941, Joe DiMaggio, one of the all-time Yankee stars, set a Major League record by hitting in 56 consecutive games. This record, along with Lou Gehrig's mark of 2,130 consecutive games played, is deemed by many as the toughest for anyone to surpass. Hitting streaks, of course, were nothing new to DiMaggio, for in 1933 with San Francisco he had hit in 61 consecutive games, also a record that still stands.
Starting Thursday, May 15 in Yankee Stadium and continuing until Thursday night, July 17 in Cleveland's Municipal Stadium, where he was finally stopped by pitchers Al Smith and Jim Bagby, DiMaggio piled up this amazing mark:
consecutive games hit safely: 56
at-bats: 223
hits: 91
average: .408
total bases: 160
runs:56
RBIs: 55
home runs: 15
triples: 4
doubles: 16
singles: 56
strikeouts: 7
bases on balls: 21
hit by pitcher: 2
The day after he was halted, Joe [began] a streak which lasted 16 games before being stopped again, this time by Johnny Niggeling, a knuckleballer for the old St. Louis Browns. This marked the first time in 84 games, since May 2, that he failed to reach base, and only the second time in 74 games that he failed to have a base hit.
The night his 56-game streak ended, it was not because he failed to meet the ball effectively ... for on all three official trips to the plate it took sparkling plays to retire him. In the first inning against Al Smith, Joe was robbed on a great play by third baseman Ken Keltner. In the fourth, Smith walked him. In the seventh, with Smith still pitching, Keltner once more made an amazing play. In his last at-bat in the eighth inning against Jim Bagby, Joe rapped a hot one to shortstop Lou Boudreau, who made a great stop to begin a double play. The Yankee Clipper had finally been stopped. However, he went far enough- 56 games- for many experts to believe that this might be the one record that wasn't made to be broken."
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
"The man they respectfully call The Major went back into the front lines last season after spending two years in higher echelon as Yankee general manager. Ralph Houk put his uniform on again last May, stepping down to replace Johnny Keane, with the club grounded with a 4-16 record. While nobody was blaming Keane for the poor start (indeed, the Yanks' last-place finish exonerated any managerial responsibility), the feeling was that Houk presented an emotional stimulus to the players and that his presence on the bench might help to rekindle their old winning ways. The fact that it didn't only reflected what a tattered ball club they had become.
Houk has command- there's no doubt about that. He doesn't have to brandish his knuckles to show he's the boss. This is accepted and liked by the players, who recognize a natural leader. Ralph returns to a job in which he scored a perfect three for three pennants as Yankee manager from 1961 through '63. He has spent his entire baseball life in the Yankee organization, first as a minor leaguer, then as a second-string catcher behind Yogi Berra, then as a farm club manager at Denver; coached under Casey Stengel and then succeeded him, and finally became the GM. Anyway, he didn't look that good in blue serge, especially with a mouth full of tobacco."
-Jack Zanger, Major League Baseball 1967
"Manager Ralph Houk has assembled a well-knit, hard working coaching staff to work him as the Yankees start their American League climb in the 'New Era' that has opened at Yankee Stadium this season.
Ralph himself is in his fifth season as Yankee pilot. The likable Major (as he is known for his World War II exploits as a major in the Rangers) succeeded Casey Stengel after the 1960 season and managed the Bombers to a perfect three for three pennants in '61, '62 and '63, winning World Championships in the first two years. He moved to the front office as general manager in 1964 and '65, then answered the urgent call to return as field pilot early in the 1966 season. Here, as field manager, working with the players with he whom he has such a fine rapport, Ralph is happiest.
Manager Houk has been in baseball since 1939. This is his 29th year in baseball ... all in the Yankee organization. He has served successively as a minor league catcher, major league catcher (behind Yogi Berra), coach, highly successful minor league pilot, back as coach and then as manager and G.M. of the Yanks."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
"Named Manager of the Year for the 1961 season, Ralph was general manager of the Yankees from October 1963 to May 1966. He replaced Johnny Keane as manager of May 7, 1966 ... the club won 66 and lost 69 under his management."
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
COACHES
"The pinstripe coaching brigade under Houk has as its head man Frank Crosetti, who has the longest string of continuous service as a player and coach, dating back to 1932. He'll be at his old stand at third base. Also returning are bullpen coach Jim Hegan and pitching mentor Jim Turner, who would have made a fine battery in their playing days. The new man this season is Loren Babe, a former infielder who had a brief tour of duty with the Yankees. Last year he managed their No. 1 farm club at Toledo; this year he'll coach at first base."
-Jack Zanger, Major League Baseball 1967
"Frank Crosetti, the third base and infield coach, has been with the Bombers continuously since 1932 as player and coach. Jim Turner came to the Yankees as a pitcher late in his career, served as a minor league manager and then returned as a coach under Stengel. He started his second tour as Yankee pitching coach last season. Jim Hegan, long-time star catcher for the Cleveland Indians, joined the Yankee coaching staff in 1960. Loren Babe, the new first base coach, was an infielder with the Yankees and Athletics in his playing days and has been a Yankee minor league manager since 1961."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
"The Yankee brain trust of 1967 is first base coach Loren Babe (who joined the Yankees this year after serving several seasons as a Yankee minor league manager), pitching coach Jim Turner, manager Ralph Houk, catching and bullpen coach Jim Hegan and veteran third base signalman Frank Crosetti. 'Cro' has been a Yankee player and coach since 1932 and Houk has been in the Yankee organization since 1939."
-The 1967 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
LOREN BABE (Coach)
"Loren played infield for the Yankees in the latter part of the 1952 season and early part of 1953 before being traded to the Athletics."
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
FRANKIE CROSETTI (Coach)
"Now in his 36th consecutive year as a Yankee, Crosetti has played or coached in a record 122 World Series games. He has appeared on 23 of the 29 Yankee pennant winning clubs."
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
JIM TURNER (Coach)
"Turner won 20 games for the Boston Braves in 1937, his first year in the major leagues, at the age of 33, after spending 14 years in the minor leagues. He pitched for the Yankees from 1942 through 1945."
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
SPUD MURRAY (Batting Practice Pitcher)
"Batting practice pitcher Spud Murray throws daily without ever getting into a box score."
-The New York Yankees Official 1967 Yearbook
JOE DIMAGGIO (spring training instructor)
"In 1941, Joe DiMaggio, one of the all-time Yankee stars, set a Major League record by hitting in 56 consecutive games. This record, along with Lou Gehrig's mark of 2,130 consecutive games played, is deemed by many as the toughest for anyone to surpass. Hitting streaks, of course, were nothing new to DiMaggio, for in 1933 with San Francisco he had hit in 61 consecutive games, also a record that still stands.
Starting Thursday, May 15 in Yankee Stadium and continuing until Thursday night, July 17 in Cleveland's Municipal Stadium, where he was finally stopped by pitchers Al Smith and Jim Bagby, DiMaggio piled up this amazing mark:
consecutive games hit safely: 56
at-bats: 223
hits: 91
average: .408
total bases: 160
runs:56
RBIs: 55
home runs: 15
triples: 4
doubles: 16
singles: 56
strikeouts: 7
bases on balls: 21
hit by pitcher: 2
The day after he was halted, Joe [began] a streak which lasted 16 games before being stopped again, this time by Johnny Niggeling, a knuckleballer for the old St. Louis Browns. This marked the first time in 84 games, since May 2, that he failed to reach base, and only the second time in 74 games that he failed to have a base hit.
The night his 56-game streak ended, it was not because he failed to meet the ball effectively ... for on all three official trips to the plate it took sparkling plays to retire him. In the first inning against Al Smith, Joe was robbed on a great play by third baseman Ken Keltner. In the fourth, Smith walked him. In the seventh, with Smith still pitching, Keltner once more made an amazing play. In his last at-bat in the eighth inning against Jim Bagby, Joe rapped a hot one to shortstop Lou Boudreau, who made a great stop to begin a double play. The Yankee Clipper had finally been stopped. However, he went far enough- 56 games- for many experts to believe that this might be the one record that wasn't made to be broken."
-1967 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
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