Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Manager - Ralph Houk 35
No. Coaches
44 Jim Hegan
32 Elston Howard
34 Dick Howser
31 Jim Turner
No. Pitchers
45 Stan Bahnsen (R-R)
50 Bill Burbach (R-R)
54 Alan Closter (L-L)
56 John Cumberland (R-L)
24 Al Downing (R-L)
57 Jim Fink (R-R)
39 Steve Hamilton (L-L)
18 Mike Kekich (R-L)
59 Steve Kline (R-R)
40 Lindy McDaniel (R-R)
23 Don Nottebart (R-R)
19 Fritz Peterson (S-L)
58 Mickey Scott (L-L)
30 Mel Stottlemyre (R-R)
22 Fred Talbot (R-R)
52 Joe Verbanic (R-R)
No. Catchers
43 John Ellis (R-R)
10 Frank Fernandez (R-R)
41 Jake Gibbs (L-R)
42 Charlie Sands (L-R)
No. Infielders
53 Frank Baker (L-R)
38 Len Boehmer (R-R)
20 Horace Clarke (S-R)
14 Bobby Cox (R-R)
2 Jerry Kenney (L-R)
7 Mickey Mantle (S-R)
17 Gene Michael (S-R)
1 Bobby Murcer (L-R)
21 Nate Oliver (R-R)
51 Tony Solaita (L-L)
15 Tom Tresh (S-R)
49 Gary Washington (L-L)
No. Outfielders
29 Ron Blomberg (L-R)
12 Billy Cowan (R-R)
26 Jim Lyttle (L-R)
46 Bobby Mitchell (R-R)
48 Joe Pactwa (L-L)
25 Joe Pepitone (L-L)
11 Bill Robinson (R-R)
27 Tom Shopay (L-R)
9 Dick Simpson (R-R)
47 Frank Tepedino (L-L)
6 Roy White (S-R)
Trainer - Joe Soares
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
1968 New York Yankees September Roster
Manager - Ralph Houk 35
No. Coaches
2 Frankie Crosetti
16 Whitey Ford
44 Jim Hegan
31 Jim Turner
No. Pitchers
45 Stan Bahnsen (R-R)
18 Steve Barber (L-L)
56 John Cumberland (R-L)
24 Al Downing (R-L)
39 Steve Hamilton (L-L)
40 Lindy McDaniel (R-R)
19 Fritz Peterson (S-L)
30 Mel Stottlemyre (R-R)
22 Fred Talbot (R-R)
54 Thad Tillotson (R-R)
52 Joe Verbanic (R-R)
58 Dooley Womack (L-R)
No. Catchers
38 Frank Fernandez (R-R)
41 Jake Gibbs (L-R)
23 Ellie Rodriguez (R-R)
No. Infielders
12 Ruben Amaro (R-R)
20 Horace Clarke (S-R)
14 Bobby Cox (R-R)
10 Dick Howser (R-R)
7 Mickey Mantle (S-R)
17 Gene Michael (S-R)
6 Charley Smith (R-R)
51 Tony Solaita (L-L)
15 Tom Tresh (S-R)
No. Outfielders
29 Rocky Colavito (R-R)
28 Andy Kosco (R-R)
25 Joe Pepitone (L-L)
11 Bill Robinson (R-R)
9 Steve Whitaker (L-R)
21 Roy White (S-R)
Batting Practice Pitcher - Spud Murray 55
Trainers - Joe Soares, Don Seger
National Defense Service List
Jim Fink
Jerry Kenney
Bobby Murcer
1968 YANKEES TEAM PHOTO
Ruben Amaro
Elliot Ashley (batboy)
Stan Bahnsen
Steve Barber
Horace Clarke
Rocky Colavito
Bobby Cox
Frankie Crosetti (coach)
Frank Fernandez
Whitey Ford (coach)
Jake Gibbs
Steve Hamilton
Bruce Henry (traveling secretary)
Jim Hegan (coach)
Ralph Houk (manager)
Dick Howser
Andy Kosco
Mickey Mantle
Lindy McDaniel
Gene Michael
Joe Pepitone
Fritz Peterson
Eddie Riguardi (batboy)
Bill Robinson
Don Seger (trainer)
Charley Smith
Joe Soares (trainer)
Mel Stottlemyre
Fred Talbot
Tom Tresh
Jim Turner (coach)
Joe Verbanic
Roy White
Dooley Womack
No. Coaches
2 Frankie Crosetti
16 Whitey Ford
44 Jim Hegan
31 Jim Turner
No. Pitchers
45 Stan Bahnsen (R-R)
18 Steve Barber (L-L)
56 John Cumberland (R-L)
24 Al Downing (R-L)
39 Steve Hamilton (L-L)
40 Lindy McDaniel (R-R)
19 Fritz Peterson (S-L)
30 Mel Stottlemyre (R-R)
22 Fred Talbot (R-R)
54 Thad Tillotson (R-R)
52 Joe Verbanic (R-R)
58 Dooley Womack (L-R)
No. Catchers
38 Frank Fernandez (R-R)
41 Jake Gibbs (L-R)
23 Ellie Rodriguez (R-R)
No. Infielders
12 Ruben Amaro (R-R)
20 Horace Clarke (S-R)
14 Bobby Cox (R-R)
10 Dick Howser (R-R)
7 Mickey Mantle (S-R)
17 Gene Michael (S-R)
6 Charley Smith (R-R)
51 Tony Solaita (L-L)
15 Tom Tresh (S-R)
No. Outfielders
29 Rocky Colavito (R-R)
28 Andy Kosco (R-R)
25 Joe Pepitone (L-L)
11 Bill Robinson (R-R)
9 Steve Whitaker (L-R)
21 Roy White (S-R)
Batting Practice Pitcher - Spud Murray 55
Trainers - Joe Soares, Don Seger
National Defense Service List
Jim Fink
Jerry Kenney
Bobby Murcer
1968 YANKEES TEAM PHOTO
Ruben Amaro
Elliot Ashley (batboy)
Stan Bahnsen
Steve Barber
Horace Clarke
Rocky Colavito
Bobby Cox
Frankie Crosetti (coach)
Frank Fernandez
Whitey Ford (coach)
Jake Gibbs
Steve Hamilton
Bruce Henry (traveling secretary)
Jim Hegan (coach)
Ralph Houk (manager)
Dick Howser
Andy Kosco
Mickey Mantle
Lindy McDaniel
Gene Michael
Joe Pepitone
Fritz Peterson
Eddie Riguardi (batboy)
Bill Robinson
Don Seger (trainer)
Charley Smith
Joe Soares (trainer)
Mel Stottlemyre
Fred Talbot
Tom Tresh
Jim Turner (coach)
Joe Verbanic
Roy White
Dooley Womack
1968 New York Yankees July 1 Roster
Manager - Ralph Houk 35
No. Coaches
2 Frankie Crosetti
16 Whitey Ford
44 Jim Hegan
31 Jim Turner
No. Pitchers
45 Stan Bahnsen (R-R)
18 Steve Barber (L-L)
24 Al Downing (R-L)
39 Steve Hamilton (L-L)
40 Bill Monbouquette (R-R)
19 Fritz Peterson (S-L)
30 Mel Stottlemyre (R-R)
22 Fred Talbot (R-R)
54 Thad Tillotson (R-R)
52 Joe Verbanic (R-R)
58 Dooley Womack (L-R)
No. Catchers
38 Frank Fernandez (R-R)
41 Jake Gibbs (L-R)
No. Infielders
12 Ruben Amaro (R-R)
20 Horace Clarke (S-R)
14 Bobby Cox (R-R)
10 Dick Howser (R-R)
7 Mickey Mantle (S-R)
17 Gene Michael (S-R)
6 Charley Smith (R-R)
15 Tom Tresh (S-R)
No. Outfielders
28 Andy Kosco (R-R)
25 Joe Pepitone (L-L)
11 Bill Robinson (R-R)
48 Roy White (S-R)
Batting Practice Pitcher - Spud Murray 55
Trainers - Joe Soares, Don Seger
National Defense Service List
Jim Fink
Jerry Kenney
Bobby Murcer
No. Coaches
2 Frankie Crosetti
16 Whitey Ford
44 Jim Hegan
31 Jim Turner
No. Pitchers
45 Stan Bahnsen (R-R)
18 Steve Barber (L-L)
24 Al Downing (R-L)
39 Steve Hamilton (L-L)
40 Bill Monbouquette (R-R)
19 Fritz Peterson (S-L)
30 Mel Stottlemyre (R-R)
22 Fred Talbot (R-R)
54 Thad Tillotson (R-R)
52 Joe Verbanic (R-R)
58 Dooley Womack (L-R)
No. Catchers
38 Frank Fernandez (R-R)
41 Jake Gibbs (L-R)
No. Infielders
12 Ruben Amaro (R-R)
20 Horace Clarke (S-R)
14 Bobby Cox (R-R)
10 Dick Howser (R-R)
7 Mickey Mantle (S-R)
17 Gene Michael (S-R)
6 Charley Smith (R-R)
15 Tom Tresh (S-R)
No. Outfielders
28 Andy Kosco (R-R)
25 Joe Pepitone (L-L)
11 Bill Robinson (R-R)
48 Roy White (S-R)
Batting Practice Pitcher - Spud Murray 55
Trainers - Joe Soares, Don Seger
National Defense Service List
Jim Fink
Jerry Kenney
Bobby Murcer
1968 New York Yankees June 1 Roster
Manager - Ralph Houk 35
No. Coaches
2 Frankie Crosetti
16 Whitey Ford
44 Jim Hegan
31 Jim Turner
No. Pitchers
45 Stan Bahnsen (R-R)
18 Steve Barber (L-L)
56 Jim Bouton (R-R)
24 Al Downing (R-L) *
39 Steve Hamilton (L-L)
40 Bill Monbouquette (R-R)
19 Fritz Peterson (S-L)
30 Mel Stottlemyre (R-R)
22 Fred Talbot (R-R)
52 Joe Verbanic (R-R)
58 Dooley Womack (L-R)
51 John Wyatt (R-R)
No. Catchers
41 Jake Gibbs (L-R)
23 Ellie Rodriguez (R-R)
No. Infielders
12 Ruben Amaro (R-R)
20 Horace Clarke (S-R)
14 Bobby Cox (R-R)
10 Dick Howser (R-R)
7 Mickey Mantle (S-R)
17 Gene Michael (S-R)
6 Charley Smith (R-R)
15 Tom Tresh (S-R)
No. Outfielders
28 Andy Kosco (R-R)
25 Joe Pepitone (L-L)
11 Bill Robinson (R-R)
48 Roy White (S-R)
* not on active roster
Batting Practice Pitcher - Spud Murray 55
Trainers - Joe Soares, Don Seger
National Defense Service List
Frank Fernandez
Jim Fink
Jerry Kenney
Bobby Murcer
No. Coaches
2 Frankie Crosetti
16 Whitey Ford
44 Jim Hegan
31 Jim Turner
No. Pitchers
45 Stan Bahnsen (R-R)
18 Steve Barber (L-L)
56 Jim Bouton (R-R)
24 Al Downing (R-L) *
39 Steve Hamilton (L-L)
40 Bill Monbouquette (R-R)
19 Fritz Peterson (S-L)
30 Mel Stottlemyre (R-R)
22 Fred Talbot (R-R)
52 Joe Verbanic (R-R)
58 Dooley Womack (L-R)
51 John Wyatt (R-R)
No. Catchers
41 Jake Gibbs (L-R)
23 Ellie Rodriguez (R-R)
No. Infielders
12 Ruben Amaro (R-R)
20 Horace Clarke (S-R)
14 Bobby Cox (R-R)
10 Dick Howser (R-R)
7 Mickey Mantle (S-R)
17 Gene Michael (S-R)
6 Charley Smith (R-R)
15 Tom Tresh (S-R)
No. Outfielders
28 Andy Kosco (R-R)
25 Joe Pepitone (L-L)
11 Bill Robinson (R-R)
48 Roy White (S-R)
* not on active roster
Batting Practice Pitcher - Spud Murray 55
Trainers - Joe Soares, Don Seger
National Defense Service List
Frank Fernandez
Jim Fink
Jerry Kenney
Bobby Murcer
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
1968 New York Yankees Program and Scorecard Notes
WELCOME BACK TO YANKEE STADIUM ... AND THE '68 SEASON
"'Year II of the New Yankee Era' is here As Mike Burke, Lee MacPhail and Ralph Houk have said, the Yankees are dedicated to a 'go young' policy as the club builds back up to pennant contention.
The Yankees are proud indeed of their heritage of 29 American League pennant winners and 20 World Champions and of such legendary baseball heroes as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and others.
Now there are many new faces to join the youthful veterans - incomparable Mickey Mantle, Tommy Tresh, Joe Pepitone, Mel Stottlemyre, Al Downing, Horace Clarke, Steve Whitaker, Bill Robinson, Fritz Peterson and the other popular Yankees. 'Down on the Farms' are such likely future Yankees as Ron Blomberg, Steve Kline, Bob Elliott and host of other promising Yankee Stadium stars of tomorrow.
The task of rebuilding has been faced squarely and enormous progress made. We believe you will enjoy this new edition of the Yankees and will have many fun-filled moments at attractively refurbished Yankee Stadium.
A warm welcome to all fans ... young and old. We hope to see you here often in the promising new 1968 baseball season."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
YANKEE YOUTH
"The New York Yankee spring training roster revealed the average age of the Yankees to be 24.87 years, the youngest in several generations, and perhaps in club history."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
NEW INFIELDERS
"New faces on the left side of the infield are Bobby Cox and Gene Michael. Cox, obtained from the Atlanta Braves' organization over the winter, sparked the Richmond club to the International League championship last season. He is an aggressive player and hits with some power ... Michael, a far-ranging and switch-hitting shortstop, was obtained from the Dodgers. Cox faces competition from Mike Ferraro and Michael from veteran shortstop Ruben Amaro."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
PROUDLY SERVING OUR COUNTRY
"A couple of pretty fair-hitting shortstops - not available to the Yankees this year - are Jerry Kenney, 22, who hit .310 for the Yankees at the end of last season (and has never hit below .291), and Bobby Murcer, another left-handed hitting shortstop, with good power. Both are in military service this year. Murcer and pitcher Jim Fink are serving their second years in military uniform."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
YANKEE ATTENDANCE
"Despite the most exciting pennant race in its history, with four clubs battling down to the last weekend for the title, the Yankees continued to be the top attraction in the American League last season. The Yankees drew approximately 40,000 more than their nearest rival, the colorful Minnesota Twins.
This spring, the Bombers again attracted large crowds along the grapefruit circuit. On a novel four day trip to Mexico City, the Yanks brought four capacity crowds to Social Security Stadium for a record Series total of over 100,000 enthusiastic fans."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
ANNUAL YANKEE CAP, BAT AND BALL DAYS SET FOR YOUNG FANS
"These popular three gift days are back on the Yankees' home schedule again this year. Just look at the attractions being offered on Cap, Bat, and Ball Days!
Leading off on Sunday, April 28, when the pennant-contending Detroit Tigers are at Yankee Stadium for the first doubleheader of the season ... it will be CAP DAY! Truly a great combination event.
BAT DAY on Sunday afternoon, June 9 will be held in conjunction with the Yankee-California Angels twin bill. And BALL DAY will be staged on Sunday, July 7 when the Yankees host the rough Baltimore Orioles in another bargain doubleheader. Three great Sunday twin bills for these popular Yankee gift days.
In addition, early in the season when young fans are out of school for the annual spring and Easter vacation, the Yankees will offer all students an attractive, colorful book cover free on Monday and Tuesday, April 15 and 16 when the Yankees entertain the Oakland Athletics for 2:00 P.M. afternoon games.
These book covers, which can be fitted around almost any size text or other school books, will feature the attractive Yankee insignia, a new team photograph, autographs of all the stars and a list of Yankee records. Each of the first 25,000 students attending these games will receive a Yankee book cover, as long as the supply lasts.
For Cap Day, Bat Day and Ball Day, the same regulations as in preceding years will apply. A cap, bat or ball will be given away free to each young fan, 14 and under, attending those respective days and accompanied by an adult. One adult can bring one youngster or an entire team and each qualifying young fan will receive the gift of the day. Boys AND girls are eligible for these gifts. Naturally, these attractive Yankee souvenirs will be given out only on paid admissions.
The Yankee gift cap is a fine replica of the official Yankee player cap with the 'NY' embroidered in silk on the front, plus regulation sweatband, eyelets, and green, glare-resistant visors. The cap has been designed to fit virtually all youth head sizes.
Bat Day on June 9 looms as one of the really big days of the year. Yankee Bat Days have attracted the largest crowds of the major league seasons in each of the last three years. Again this year, a fine quality Little League bat will include the autograph of a popular Yankee player, plus the Yankee team name on each. The bats, made by Hillerich & Bradsby of Louisville, Kentucky, measure 29 to 31 inches and weigh 23 to 25 ounces.
A Wilson horsehide covered ball, with the official Little League designation and the New York Yankee team name on each, will be given away on July 7. The balls have a cork and rubber center, 108 stitches, and can be used in games or retained as souvenirs."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
MAYOR'S TROPHY GAME
"The Yankees will play the Mets at Shea Stadium on Monday night, May 27 in the sixth annual Mayor's Trophy Game for the benefit of the youngsters on Greater New York's sandlots. The visiting team has won each of the preceding games. More than $540,000 has been raised to date for the sandlot baseball program. Tickets are on sale for this worthy benefit at both ballparks and at all Yankee and Met ticket outlets."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
MEMORIAL DAY
"The Yankees' only home holiday date of the season is Memorial Day - Thursday, May 30 - with the Washington Senators. The doubleheader will start at 1:00 P.M."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
ANOTHER GREAT OLD TIMERS' DAY PLANNED
"The original Old Timers' Day, the Yankees' 22nd annual salute to nostalgia, will be held at Yankee Stadium on Saturday afternoon, August 10, when the pennant-favored Minnesota Twins will be Stadium visitors. This colorful event, recognized throughout baseball, again will feature young veterans and Hall of Famers, including some old-timers never before back for this event.
Details of the Yankees' official 22nd annual Old Timers' Day classic will be announced shortly. But don't wait! Order your tickets for this colorful and significant event now."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
FREE PROGRAM INSERT FOR DOUBLEHEADERS
"When you attend a Yankee home doubleheader this year, be sure to buy an official Yankee scorecard, which will contain a free scoring insert sheet for the center spread scoreblock area. Score both games while buying only one scorebook."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
LAYTON PLAYS HAMMOND ORGAN
"Eddie Layton, one of the nation's outstanding organists and a recording star, plays the Hammond Organ at all Yankee home games. Come to the Stadium early, watch infield and batting practice, and listen to Eddie play the Hammond Organ for your entertainment."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
1968 YANKEE HOME GAME TIMES
Single Day Games- 2:00 P.M.
Doubleheaders- 1:00 P.M.
Night Games- 8:00 P.M.
Twi-Night Doubleheaders- 5:00 P.M.
YANKEE TICKETS AVAILABLE ALL OVER NEW YORK AREA
"It's easy to buy tickets in advance for all Yankee home games. There is a ticket outlet within reach of Yankee fans everywhere.
If you are reading this while at Yankee Stadium, the most convenient of all ticket offices is right here in the ballpark. You can get actual tickets for each and every game of your choice at the Advance Ticket Windows in the area behind home plate (Gate 4). This office is open Monday through Saturday during the season from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; on Sundays from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.; until 11:00 P.M. after night games and until after the close of any game being played at the Stadium.
Tickets are available over the counter at the Yankees' Grand Central Terminal Ticket Office (located on the Mezzanine, overlooking the main information booth - Vanderbilt Ave. level) Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and on Saturdays from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Yankee box and reserved seat reservations can be made all over New York at the 137 branch offices of the Chemical Bank New York Trust Company in New York, Nassau and Westchester - during banking hours.
As in the last several years, the more than 30 Schrafft's in Greater New York, Westchester and Newark also will handle Yankee ticket reservations. Baseball in fans in North Jersey again will have the convenience of ordering Yankee tickets through the facilities of the North Jersey Automobile Club in Oradell, Paterson and Jersey City. Tickets also are available through your Dellwood Dairies home delivery men. Computerized tickets can be purchased through the Ticket Reservations Systems, Inc. outlets throughout the metropolitan area.
All Western Union offices in the area (and all over the country, for that matter) will accept money orders and directly communicate the orders to Yankee Stadium."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
POPULAR TRIPLE-S BLUE STAMPS AGAIN OFFERED FOR YANKEE GAMES
"For the first time this year, box and reserved seats can be obtained for Triple-S Blue Stamps at any Triple-S Redemption Center.
For the third consecutive year, the Triple-S Blue Stamp Company will award 10,000 stamps to a worthy organization each time a home run is hit by a Yankee in Yankee Stadium. The Yankees will select a charity or other non-profit organization to be the recipient of the home run Blue Stamps for each home series. The awards will be made in the name of the Yankee players who hit the homers. The organizations receiving the stamps may redeem them for a choice of hundreds of useful items in the Triple-S catalog.
General Admission tickets are also available in exchange for Triple-S Blue Stamps, in addition to the box and reserved seats."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
AMERICAN LEAGUE UMPIRES
1 Honochick
2 Soar
3 Napp
4 Flaherty
5 Runge
6 Chylak
7 Umont
8 Rice
9 Stewart
10 Drummond
11 Kinnamon
12 Haller
13 Salerno
14 DiMuro
15 Odom
16 Valentine
17 Neudecker
18 Ashford
19 Springstead
21 Goetz
STATION WHN OFFERS YANKEE GAME INFORMATION ON RADIO
"When you are not sure about the weather or if the Yankee game will be played, the easiest way to get an answer is to tune radio station WHN at 1050 on the AM dial. If you want information about the Yankees, WHN offers that, too, at regular intervals.
Game and weather information will be given each noon and again on Marv Albert's sports show each evening. The Yankees will notify WHN immediately regarding any information pertaining to the club and Yankee games. So, it is suggested that for Yankee information, you tune 1050- WHN.
Marv Albert does various pre- and post-game radio shows around each Yankee broadcast on WHN. Many are live from Yankee Stadium."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
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-Nabisco: Snacks That Always Make A Hit!
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-Pepsi: Taste that beats the others cold! Pepsi pours it on!
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-Roi-Tan: America's Largest-Selling 10c Cigar
-Seagram's Canadian VO: You don't have to acquire a taste for the Smooth Canadian.
-Seagram's 7 Crown: The Sure One
-Sinclair: M.V.P.: The Most Valuable Pump
-Treat: Treat yourself to Treat Potato Chips ... the lightest chip around.
-White Owl: Team up with a White Owl Invincible.
-Winston: The name of the game is flavor.
"'Year II of the New Yankee Era' is here As Mike Burke, Lee MacPhail and Ralph Houk have said, the Yankees are dedicated to a 'go young' policy as the club builds back up to pennant contention.
The Yankees are proud indeed of their heritage of 29 American League pennant winners and 20 World Champions and of such legendary baseball heroes as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and others.
Now there are many new faces to join the youthful veterans - incomparable Mickey Mantle, Tommy Tresh, Joe Pepitone, Mel Stottlemyre, Al Downing, Horace Clarke, Steve Whitaker, Bill Robinson, Fritz Peterson and the other popular Yankees. 'Down on the Farms' are such likely future Yankees as Ron Blomberg, Steve Kline, Bob Elliott and host of other promising Yankee Stadium stars of tomorrow.
The task of rebuilding has been faced squarely and enormous progress made. We believe you will enjoy this new edition of the Yankees and will have many fun-filled moments at attractively refurbished Yankee Stadium.
A warm welcome to all fans ... young and old. We hope to see you here often in the promising new 1968 baseball season."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
YANKEE YOUTH
"The New York Yankee spring training roster revealed the average age of the Yankees to be 24.87 years, the youngest in several generations, and perhaps in club history."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
NEW INFIELDERS
"New faces on the left side of the infield are Bobby Cox and Gene Michael. Cox, obtained from the Atlanta Braves' organization over the winter, sparked the Richmond club to the International League championship last season. He is an aggressive player and hits with some power ... Michael, a far-ranging and switch-hitting shortstop, was obtained from the Dodgers. Cox faces competition from Mike Ferraro and Michael from veteran shortstop Ruben Amaro."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
PROUDLY SERVING OUR COUNTRY
"A couple of pretty fair-hitting shortstops - not available to the Yankees this year - are Jerry Kenney, 22, who hit .310 for the Yankees at the end of last season (and has never hit below .291), and Bobby Murcer, another left-handed hitting shortstop, with good power. Both are in military service this year. Murcer and pitcher Jim Fink are serving their second years in military uniform."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
YANKEE ATTENDANCE
"Despite the most exciting pennant race in its history, with four clubs battling down to the last weekend for the title, the Yankees continued to be the top attraction in the American League last season. The Yankees drew approximately 40,000 more than their nearest rival, the colorful Minnesota Twins.
This spring, the Bombers again attracted large crowds along the grapefruit circuit. On a novel four day trip to Mexico City, the Yanks brought four capacity crowds to Social Security Stadium for a record Series total of over 100,000 enthusiastic fans."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
ANNUAL YANKEE CAP, BAT AND BALL DAYS SET FOR YOUNG FANS
"These popular three gift days are back on the Yankees' home schedule again this year. Just look at the attractions being offered on Cap, Bat, and Ball Days!
Leading off on Sunday, April 28, when the pennant-contending Detroit Tigers are at Yankee Stadium for the first doubleheader of the season ... it will be CAP DAY! Truly a great combination event.
BAT DAY on Sunday afternoon, June 9 will be held in conjunction with the Yankee-California Angels twin bill. And BALL DAY will be staged on Sunday, July 7 when the Yankees host the rough Baltimore Orioles in another bargain doubleheader. Three great Sunday twin bills for these popular Yankee gift days.
In addition, early in the season when young fans are out of school for the annual spring and Easter vacation, the Yankees will offer all students an attractive, colorful book cover free on Monday and Tuesday, April 15 and 16 when the Yankees entertain the Oakland Athletics for 2:00 P.M. afternoon games.
These book covers, which can be fitted around almost any size text or other school books, will feature the attractive Yankee insignia, a new team photograph, autographs of all the stars and a list of Yankee records. Each of the first 25,000 students attending these games will receive a Yankee book cover, as long as the supply lasts.
For Cap Day, Bat Day and Ball Day, the same regulations as in preceding years will apply. A cap, bat or ball will be given away free to each young fan, 14 and under, attending those respective days and accompanied by an adult. One adult can bring one youngster or an entire team and each qualifying young fan will receive the gift of the day. Boys AND girls are eligible for these gifts. Naturally, these attractive Yankee souvenirs will be given out only on paid admissions.
The Yankee gift cap is a fine replica of the official Yankee player cap with the 'NY' embroidered in silk on the front, plus regulation sweatband, eyelets, and green, glare-resistant visors. The cap has been designed to fit virtually all youth head sizes.
Bat Day on June 9 looms as one of the really big days of the year. Yankee Bat Days have attracted the largest crowds of the major league seasons in each of the last three years. Again this year, a fine quality Little League bat will include the autograph of a popular Yankee player, plus the Yankee team name on each. The bats, made by Hillerich & Bradsby of Louisville, Kentucky, measure 29 to 31 inches and weigh 23 to 25 ounces.
A Wilson horsehide covered ball, with the official Little League designation and the New York Yankee team name on each, will be given away on July 7. The balls have a cork and rubber center, 108 stitches, and can be used in games or retained as souvenirs."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
MAYOR'S TROPHY GAME
"The Yankees will play the Mets at Shea Stadium on Monday night, May 27 in the sixth annual Mayor's Trophy Game for the benefit of the youngsters on Greater New York's sandlots. The visiting team has won each of the preceding games. More than $540,000 has been raised to date for the sandlot baseball program. Tickets are on sale for this worthy benefit at both ballparks and at all Yankee and Met ticket outlets."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
MEMORIAL DAY
"The Yankees' only home holiday date of the season is Memorial Day - Thursday, May 30 - with the Washington Senators. The doubleheader will start at 1:00 P.M."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
ANOTHER GREAT OLD TIMERS' DAY PLANNED
"The original Old Timers' Day, the Yankees' 22nd annual salute to nostalgia, will be held at Yankee Stadium on Saturday afternoon, August 10, when the pennant-favored Minnesota Twins will be Stadium visitors. This colorful event, recognized throughout baseball, again will feature young veterans and Hall of Famers, including some old-timers never before back for this event.
Details of the Yankees' official 22nd annual Old Timers' Day classic will be announced shortly. But don't wait! Order your tickets for this colorful and significant event now."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
FREE PROGRAM INSERT FOR DOUBLEHEADERS
"When you attend a Yankee home doubleheader this year, be sure to buy an official Yankee scorecard, which will contain a free scoring insert sheet for the center spread scoreblock area. Score both games while buying only one scorebook."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
LAYTON PLAYS HAMMOND ORGAN
"Eddie Layton, one of the nation's outstanding organists and a recording star, plays the Hammond Organ at all Yankee home games. Come to the Stadium early, watch infield and batting practice, and listen to Eddie play the Hammond Organ for your entertainment."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
1968 YANKEE HOME GAME TIMES
Single Day Games- 2:00 P.M.
Doubleheaders- 1:00 P.M.
Night Games- 8:00 P.M.
Twi-Night Doubleheaders- 5:00 P.M.
YANKEE TICKETS AVAILABLE ALL OVER NEW YORK AREA
"It's easy to buy tickets in advance for all Yankee home games. There is a ticket outlet within reach of Yankee fans everywhere.
If you are reading this while at Yankee Stadium, the most convenient of all ticket offices is right here in the ballpark. You can get actual tickets for each and every game of your choice at the Advance Ticket Windows in the area behind home plate (Gate 4). This office is open Monday through Saturday during the season from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; on Sundays from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.; until 11:00 P.M. after night games and until after the close of any game being played at the Stadium.
Tickets are available over the counter at the Yankees' Grand Central Terminal Ticket Office (located on the Mezzanine, overlooking the main information booth - Vanderbilt Ave. level) Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and on Saturdays from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Yankee box and reserved seat reservations can be made all over New York at the 137 branch offices of the Chemical Bank New York Trust Company in New York, Nassau and Westchester - during banking hours.
As in the last several years, the more than 30 Schrafft's in Greater New York, Westchester and Newark also will handle Yankee ticket reservations. Baseball in fans in North Jersey again will have the convenience of ordering Yankee tickets through the facilities of the North Jersey Automobile Club in Oradell, Paterson and Jersey City. Tickets also are available through your Dellwood Dairies home delivery men. Computerized tickets can be purchased through the Ticket Reservations Systems, Inc. outlets throughout the metropolitan area.
All Western Union offices in the area (and all over the country, for that matter) will accept money orders and directly communicate the orders to Yankee Stadium."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
POPULAR TRIPLE-S BLUE STAMPS AGAIN OFFERED FOR YANKEE GAMES
"For the first time this year, box and reserved seats can be obtained for Triple-S Blue Stamps at any Triple-S Redemption Center.
For the third consecutive year, the Triple-S Blue Stamp Company will award 10,000 stamps to a worthy organization each time a home run is hit by a Yankee in Yankee Stadium. The Yankees will select a charity or other non-profit organization to be the recipient of the home run Blue Stamps for each home series. The awards will be made in the name of the Yankee players who hit the homers. The organizations receiving the stamps may redeem them for a choice of hundreds of useful items in the Triple-S catalog.
General Admission tickets are also available in exchange for Triple-S Blue Stamps, in addition to the box and reserved seats."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
AMERICAN LEAGUE UMPIRES
1 Honochick
2 Soar
3 Napp
4 Flaherty
5 Runge
6 Chylak
7 Umont
8 Rice
9 Stewart
10 Drummond
11 Kinnamon
12 Haller
13 Salerno
14 DiMuro
15 Odom
16 Valentine
17 Neudecker
18 Ashford
19 Springstead
21 Goetz
STATION WHN OFFERS YANKEE GAME INFORMATION ON RADIO
"When you are not sure about the weather or if the Yankee game will be played, the easiest way to get an answer is to tune radio station WHN at 1050 on the AM dial. If you want information about the Yankees, WHN offers that, too, at regular intervals.
Game and weather information will be given each noon and again on Marv Albert's sports show each evening. The Yankees will notify WHN immediately regarding any information pertaining to the club and Yankee games. So, it is suggested that for Yankee information, you tune 1050- WHN.
Marv Albert does various pre- and post-game radio shows around each Yankee broadcast on WHN. Many are live from Yankee Stadium."
-The 1968 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
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1968 New York Yankees Opening Day Roster
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York (April 10)
Manager - Ralph Houk 35
No. Coaches
2 Frankie Crosetti
16 Whitey Ford
44 Jim Hegan
31 Jim Turner
No. Pitchers
45 Stan Bahnsen (R-R)
18 Steve Barber (L-L) *
56 Jim Bouton (R-R)
24 Al Downing (R-L)
39 Steve Hamilton (L-L)
40 Bill Monbouquette (R-R)
19 Fritz Peterson (S-L)
30 Mel Stottlemyre (R-R)
22 Fred Talbot (R-R)
52 Joe Verbanic (R-R)
58 Dooley Womack (L-R)
No. Catchers
38 Frank Fernandez (R-R)
41 Jake Gibbs (L-R)
No. Infielders
12 Ruben Amaro (R-R)
20 Horace Clarke (S-R)
14 Bobby Cox (R-R)
26 Mike Ferraro (R-R)
10 Dick Howser (R-R)
7 Mickey Mantle (S-R)
17 Gene Michael (S-R)
6 Charley Smith (R-R) *
No. Outfielders
28 Andy Kosco (R-R)
25 Joe Pepitone (L-L)
11 Bill Robinson (R-R)
15 Tom Tresh (S-R)
9 Steve Whitaker (L-R)
48 Roy White (S-R)
* not on active roster
Batting Practice Pitcher - Spud Murray 55
Trainers - Joe Soares, Don Seger
Traveling Secretary: Bruce Henry
National Defense Service List
Jim Fink
Jerry Kenney
Bobby Murcer
1968 Yankees Yearbook Roster, Taxi Squad and Prospects
ROSTER
Manager - Ralph Houk 35
First Base Coach - Whitey Ford 16
Third Base Coach - Frankie Crosetti 2
Pitching Coach - Jim Turner 31
Bullpen Coach - Jim Hegan 44
Catcher - Jake Gibbs 41, Frank Fernandez 38, Eliseo Rodriguez 23
First Base - Mickey Mantle 7, Ruben Amaro 12 (SS)
Second Base - Horace Clarke 20, Dick Howser 10
Third Base - Bobby Cox 14
Shortstop- Tom Tresh 15, Gene Michael 17
Left Field- Roy White 21
Center Field - Joe Pepitone 25, Bill Robinson 11
Right Field - Andy Kosco 28, Steve Whitaker 9
Pinch Hitter - Charley Smith 6 (3B)
Starting Pitchers:
Mel Stottlemyre 30
Fritz Peterson 19
Stan Bahnsen 45
Al Downing 24
Fred Talbot 22
Manager - Ralph Houk 35
No. Coaches
2 Frankie Crosetti
16 Whitey Ford
44 Jim Hegan
31 Jim Turner
No. Pitchers
45 Stan Bahnsen (R-R)
18 Steve Barber (L-L) *
56 Jim Bouton (R-R)
24 Al Downing (R-L)
39 Steve Hamilton (L-L)
40 Bill Monbouquette (R-R)
19 Fritz Peterson (S-L)
30 Mel Stottlemyre (R-R)
22 Fred Talbot (R-R)
52 Joe Verbanic (R-R)
58 Dooley Womack (L-R)
No. Catchers
38 Frank Fernandez (R-R)
41 Jake Gibbs (L-R)
No. Infielders
12 Ruben Amaro (R-R)
20 Horace Clarke (S-R)
14 Bobby Cox (R-R)
26 Mike Ferraro (R-R)
10 Dick Howser (R-R)
7 Mickey Mantle (S-R)
17 Gene Michael (S-R)
6 Charley Smith (R-R) *
No. Outfielders
28 Andy Kosco (R-R)
25 Joe Pepitone (L-L)
11 Bill Robinson (R-R)
15 Tom Tresh (S-R)
9 Steve Whitaker (L-R)
48 Roy White (S-R)
* not on active roster
Batting Practice Pitcher - Spud Murray 55
Trainers - Joe Soares, Don Seger
Traveling Secretary: Bruce Henry
National Defense Service List
Jim Fink
Jerry Kenney
Bobby Murcer
1968 Yankees Yearbook Roster, Taxi Squad and Prospects
ROSTER
Manager - Ralph Houk 35
First Base Coach - Whitey Ford 16
Third Base Coach - Frankie Crosetti 2
Pitching Coach - Jim Turner 31
Bullpen Coach - Jim Hegan 44
Catcher - Jake Gibbs 41, Frank Fernandez 38, Eliseo Rodriguez 23
First Base - Mickey Mantle 7, Ruben Amaro 12 (SS)
Second Base - Horace Clarke 20, Dick Howser 10
Third Base - Bobby Cox 14
Shortstop- Tom Tresh 15, Gene Michael 17
Left Field- Roy White 21
Center Field - Joe Pepitone 25, Bill Robinson 11
Right Field - Andy Kosco 28, Steve Whitaker 9
Pinch Hitter - Charley Smith 6 (3B)
Starting Pitchers:
Mel Stottlemyre 30
Fritz Peterson 19
Stan Bahnsen 45
Al Downing 24
Fred Talbot 22
Steve Barber 18
Relief Pitchers:
Steve Hamilton 39
Joe Verbanic 52
Relief Pitchers:
Steve Hamilton 39
Joe Verbanic 52
Dooley Womack 58
TAXI SQUAD
Catcher - Charlie Sands 32, John Boccabella 62 (1B)
First Base - Mike Hegan 34
Outfield - Ross Moschitto 53
Starting Pitchers:
TAXI SQUAD
Catcher - Charlie Sands 32, John Boccabella 62 (1B)
First Base - Mike Hegan 34
Outfield - Ross Moschitto 53
Starting Pitchers:
Bill Monboquette 40
Jim Bouton 56
Relief Pitchers:
John Wyatt 51
Thad Tillotson 66
PROSPECTS
Catcher - John Ellis
First Base - Ken Poulsen
Third Base - Mike Ferraro, Len Boehmer (SS)
Outfield - Tom Shopay, Jim Lyttle, Joe Pactwa
Starting Pitchers:
Dale Spier
Rich Beck
Bill Burbach
Mickey Scott
John Cumberland
George Bechtold
Steve Kline
Relief Pitchers:
Cecil Perkins
Alan Closter
YANKEES IN MILITARY SERVICE
Jim Fink
Jerry Kenney
Bobby Murcer
Jim Bouton 56
Relief Pitchers:
John Wyatt 51
Thad Tillotson 66
PROSPECTS
Catcher - John Ellis
First Base - Ken Poulsen
Third Base - Mike Ferraro, Len Boehmer (SS)
Outfield - Tom Shopay, Jim Lyttle, Joe Pactwa
Starting Pitchers:
Dale Spier
Rich Beck
Bill Burbach
Mickey Scott
John Cumberland
George Bechtold
Steve Kline
Relief Pitchers:
Cecil Perkins
Alan Closter
YANKEES IN MILITARY SERVICE
Jim Fink
Jerry Kenney
Bobby Murcer
Monday, May 5, 2014
1968 New York Yankees' Opponents
BALTIMORE
"Brooks Robinson, the Baltimore Orioles' great third baseman, has won seven straight Gold Glove awards as the league's best defensive man at the hot corner. The Most Valuable Player in 1964 and the outstanding player in the '66 All-Star Game is in his tenth year with the Orioles.
Frank Robinson, the Orioles' slugging outfielder, was runner-up for the A.L. batting championship last season with .311. He was second in slugging with a .576 mark. In '66, Frank was Most Valuable Player and Triple Crown winner with a percentage of .316, 49 homers and 122 RBIs. In seven of his 12 years in the major leagues, he has been a .300 plus hitter."
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 Yearbook
BOSTON
"Carl Yastrzemski of the Boston Red Sox led the league in batting in '67 with a .326 average, tied for home run honors with 44 and had 121 RBIs to become the league's second consecutive Triple Crown winner. Yaz also captured the slugging championship for the second time with a .622 mark. He had 360 total bases in 570 times at bat. In World Series play, Yaz hit three homers and had five RBIs for a .400 mark. In addition, he captured virtually every honor available to a national sports figure.
Jim Lonborg, ace right-hander, who won the pennant-clinching game for the Red Sox, was the A.L. strikeout king with 246 and tied for the most games won (22) and most games started (39)."
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 Yearbook
CALIFORNIA
"Jim Fregosi, the California Angels' brilliant shortstop, is considered one of the best clutch hitters in the league and a mainstay of the California club. Three times named to the All-Star team, Jim was seventh in the league in hitting last year with a .290 mark.
Jim McGlothlin, the Angels' most promising young (24) pitcher, tied with the league's leading pitchers for most shutouts (6) in '67. He was among the top 15 qualifiers for ERA leadership with 2.97. Only in his second year in the majors, he made the All-Star team last year."
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 Yearbook
CHICAGO
"Gary Peters, the Chicago White Sox' southpaw pitcher, was A.L. Rookie of the Year in '63 with a 2.33 ERA. A 20-game winner in '64, Peters was the league's ERA winner in '66 with 1.98. He took runner-up honors in '67 with a 2.28 figure. He's a better than average hitter.
Teammate Joel Horlen realized his potential and traded places with Peters to become the '67 ERA leader with 2.06. In '66 he had been runner-up with 2.43."
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 Yearbook
CLEVELAND
"The Cleveland Indians' great hustler at third base is Max Alvis, who has been the club's solid performer since he took over the job in '63. An All-Star squad member in '65 and '67, he hit 21 homers last year. He has hit 99 home runs in his five years in the majors - almost 20 per year.
First baseman Tony Horton and pitchers Sudden Sam McDowell and Sonny Siebert are highly regarded Indians."
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 Yearbook
DETROIT
"Al Kaline, the Detroit Tigers' league-leading glove man, has won nine of ten possible Gold Glove fielding awards. In 1955, at the age of 20, Al was the youngest in A.L. history to win a batting championship (.340). A .308 hitter last year, he started the '68 season with a career total of 304 home runs.
Bill Freehan led A.L. catchers in '64 with only four errors in 958 chances. In his second season he became the regular catcher and hit .300, the first Tiger backstop to bat that high since Mickey Cochrane. Last season he hit 20 homers, batted .282 and was named to the All-Star squad."
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 Yearbook
MINNESOTA
"The Minnesota Twins' Harmon Killebrew was four times A.L. home run champion. Last year he shared home run honors with Carl Yastrzemski with 44. His 113 RBIs made him runner-up to Yaz's league-leading 121. Harm, with a 46-homer year for the Twins in 1961, is a first baseman.
Tony Oliva, the Twins' great defensive right-fielder, is the only player to win batting championships in his first two seasons (1964-65) in the majors. In each of his first four years he has been named to the All-Star team. Last year he led the league in two-base hits (34) for the second time."
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 Yearbook
OAKLAND
"Rick Monday of the Oakland A's was the first free agent draft pick in baseball. Rick is one of Oakland's fine young defensive outfielders. He indicated his potential last year with a .251 average and 14 homers.
Bert Campaneris, the Athletics' speedy shortstop, batted only .248 last year but made up for it by leading the league in stolen bases for the third straight year with a career high of 55. In '65, Campy stole 51; in '66 he pilfered 52."
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 Yearbook
WASHINGTON
"The Washington Senators' Frank Howard, the biggest man in the league at 6 foot 7 and 255 lbs., started the '68 season with a career total of 198 homers. The good-natured outfielder, who's the only player to homer into the upper deck in center field at D.C. Stadium, hit 36 home runs last year for a career high.
Paul Casanova was brought up by the Senators in '66 and amazed the league with his extraordinary throwing arm. He had a record of 70 assists last year and was named to the All-Star team."
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 Yearbook
"Brooks Robinson, the Baltimore Orioles' great third baseman, has won seven straight Gold Glove awards as the league's best defensive man at the hot corner. The Most Valuable Player in 1964 and the outstanding player in the '66 All-Star Game is in his tenth year with the Orioles.
Frank Robinson, the Orioles' slugging outfielder, was runner-up for the A.L. batting championship last season with .311. He was second in slugging with a .576 mark. In '66, Frank was Most Valuable Player and Triple Crown winner with a percentage of .316, 49 homers and 122 RBIs. In seven of his 12 years in the major leagues, he has been a .300 plus hitter."
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 Yearbook
BOSTON
"Carl Yastrzemski of the Boston Red Sox led the league in batting in '67 with a .326 average, tied for home run honors with 44 and had 121 RBIs to become the league's second consecutive Triple Crown winner. Yaz also captured the slugging championship for the second time with a .622 mark. He had 360 total bases in 570 times at bat. In World Series play, Yaz hit three homers and had five RBIs for a .400 mark. In addition, he captured virtually every honor available to a national sports figure.
Jim Lonborg, ace right-hander, who won the pennant-clinching game for the Red Sox, was the A.L. strikeout king with 246 and tied for the most games won (22) and most games started (39)."
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 Yearbook
CALIFORNIA
"Jim Fregosi, the California Angels' brilliant shortstop, is considered one of the best clutch hitters in the league and a mainstay of the California club. Three times named to the All-Star team, Jim was seventh in the league in hitting last year with a .290 mark.
Jim McGlothlin, the Angels' most promising young (24) pitcher, tied with the league's leading pitchers for most shutouts (6) in '67. He was among the top 15 qualifiers for ERA leadership with 2.97. Only in his second year in the majors, he made the All-Star team last year."
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 Yearbook
CHICAGO
"Gary Peters, the Chicago White Sox' southpaw pitcher, was A.L. Rookie of the Year in '63 with a 2.33 ERA. A 20-game winner in '64, Peters was the league's ERA winner in '66 with 1.98. He took runner-up honors in '67 with a 2.28 figure. He's a better than average hitter.
Teammate Joel Horlen realized his potential and traded places with Peters to become the '67 ERA leader with 2.06. In '66 he had been runner-up with 2.43."
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 Yearbook
CLEVELAND
"The Cleveland Indians' great hustler at third base is Max Alvis, who has been the club's solid performer since he took over the job in '63. An All-Star squad member in '65 and '67, he hit 21 homers last year. He has hit 99 home runs in his five years in the majors - almost 20 per year.
First baseman Tony Horton and pitchers Sudden Sam McDowell and Sonny Siebert are highly regarded Indians."
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 Yearbook
DETROIT
"Al Kaline, the Detroit Tigers' league-leading glove man, has won nine of ten possible Gold Glove fielding awards. In 1955, at the age of 20, Al was the youngest in A.L. history to win a batting championship (.340). A .308 hitter last year, he started the '68 season with a career total of 304 home runs.
Bill Freehan led A.L. catchers in '64 with only four errors in 958 chances. In his second season he became the regular catcher and hit .300, the first Tiger backstop to bat that high since Mickey Cochrane. Last season he hit 20 homers, batted .282 and was named to the All-Star squad."
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 Yearbook
MINNESOTA
"The Minnesota Twins' Harmon Killebrew was four times A.L. home run champion. Last year he shared home run honors with Carl Yastrzemski with 44. His 113 RBIs made him runner-up to Yaz's league-leading 121. Harm, with a 46-homer year for the Twins in 1961, is a first baseman.
Tony Oliva, the Twins' great defensive right-fielder, is the only player to win batting championships in his first two seasons (1964-65) in the majors. In each of his first four years he has been named to the All-Star team. Last year he led the league in two-base hits (34) for the second time."
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 Yearbook
OAKLAND
"Rick Monday of the Oakland A's was the first free agent draft pick in baseball. Rick is one of Oakland's fine young defensive outfielders. He indicated his potential last year with a .251 average and 14 homers.
Bert Campaneris, the Athletics' speedy shortstop, batted only .248 last year but made up for it by leading the league in stolen bases for the third straight year with a career high of 55. In '65, Campy stole 51; in '66 he pilfered 52."
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 Yearbook
WASHINGTON
"The Washington Senators' Frank Howard, the biggest man in the league at 6 foot 7 and 255 lbs., started the '68 season with a career total of 198 homers. The good-natured outfielder, who's the only player to homer into the upper deck in center field at D.C. Stadium, hit 36 home runs last year for a career high.
Paul Casanova was brought up by the Senators in '66 and amazed the league with his extraordinary throwing arm. He had a record of 70 assists last year and was named to the All-Star team."
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 Yearbook
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