1960-1964: Expansion 1 and Yankees decline

In 1960, which HOF slugger hit a home run in his final Major League at bat?

Ted Williams

Which statement is true about Cardinals Hall of Famer Stan "The Man" Musial?

both - he retired with 1815 hit away and home

In 1961, what occurred in the aftermath of Roger Maris's record-breaking 61st home run?

neither

In 1961, where did the original Senators move when a new team replaced them in Washington DC?

Minnesota

In 1961, which two teams expanded major league baseball for the first time?

Los Angeles Angels and Washington Senators

In 1960, which MLB team first wore player names on the back of their uniforms?

Chicago White Sox

In 1961, what other record by Babe Ruth fell besides his 60 home-runs?

Whitney Ford broke Ruth's record with 33.2 WS shutout innings

In 1961, what sparked the writing of the famous baseball book, "The Glory of Their Times?

Ty Cobb's death

Who is the only player in baseball history to be traded for himself?

Harry Chiti

Which famous event occurred in the 8th inning of Game 7 of the 1960 World Series?

Both - A bad-hop ball and Hal Smith’s three-run homer both occurred in the 8th inning of Game 7 in the 1960 World Series.

Who won the MVP of the 1960 World Series?

Bobby Richardson

What factor caused a dearth of hitting from 1963 through 1968 (Dead-Ball II era)?

Both - The expanded strike zone and standardized pitching mound height contributed to the Dead-Ball II era.

Which SF Giant lined out with the winning run on second to end the 1962 World Series?

Willie McCovey

Who beat the Yankees twice in the '64 Series, to start their 12-year stretch without a pennant?

Bob Gibson

Which 1960s expansion team posted a record of 40-120, the worst in modern history?

New York Mets

Who hit the walk-off home run to win Game 7 of the 1960 World Series?

Bill Mazeroski

In which World Series game did no one strike out for either team?

1960 game 7

In 1963, which baseball-related historical event occurred?

Yankees were swept in WS 4-0

Who worked closely with Presidents JFK and LBJ to assist in passing the 1964 Civil-Rights Act?

Jackie Robinson