Hi Joe! Thanks very much for taking the time to watch and leave a kind comment. Really appreciate it. Yes, Sandy Koufax was a special player. Was blessed to watch him pitch (or listen on the radio) many times as a kid. This is my third video focusing on Sandy Koufax and I have at least one more planned for down the road. Have a great week ahead. Hope to meet you at the National.
Rob, apologies as I missed this one in my feed. Great video and cards as always. Awesome information on the 65 Series. Have a great week ahead. Also, did you see Mike, Baseball Collector’s video on the get together at the National? I’ll be there & hope you can too.
Hi Doug! Hey, no apologies, my friend. I'm just pleased you enjoyed. Thanks for the heads up on the get together. I need to track down that video from Mike. I'm subscribed so I don't know why I missed it. The National will be here before we know it. Have a great week ahead, Doug!
Hi Rob, another outstanding video capturing not only the 1965 World Series but also the events of the time. I like how you included your personal experience listening to the game in school. That was my favorite part. You spoke to the era and just how big baseball was at the time. I grew up on the tail end when World Series games were on during the day and I looked forward to coming home to watch the game. We will never see that again. The Twins had to be feeling good about their chances after beating Koufax in game 2. The 68 Drysdale is my favorite because of the look on his face. It captures his persona well. I love the Willie Davis photo you used when talking about game 5. What a shot. I just picked up the 63 Fleer Maury. I have been wanting it for a while and finally did it. You can’t tell the story of 60s baseball without Maury Wills. Thanks for sharing your memories.
Hi Terry! Thanks for your very kind and insightful comment. I enjoyed putting this video together albeit it was labor intensive (but a labor of love, too). The memories are vivid. Kickball, sitting on benches on the school playground with paper bag lunches, transistor radio at my ear, waiting for the school day to end so I could get to the park to play baseball or football. As you know, our cards do provide a personal connection to the past. The simpler days in our lives. I just watched your Garvey/Wills video and loved it. So glad you obtained the FLEER Wills. On a personal note, I would like to send you something, but I need your address. I respect your privacy so if you want to contact me, please email at rduncanson33@att.net. Thanks, my good friend. Have a great week ahead.
Another great video Rob! I was a bit too young to watch this series but have read about it a lot! I really enjoy when you show how life was at the time. Our two German Sheppard dogs we owned were named Gemini and Apollo after the space program and I definitely remember skateboarding as a kid it was a pretty big deal!
Hi Steve! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. It was a great Series. Sandy was almost unstoppable in his World Series games. Don't know why he struggled in Game 2? Classic names for your dogs! My dad did not like skateboards much especially after my brother broke his wrist! The ones we had we literally made from plywood and real steel skate wheels taken off roller skates. Primative to say the least. Have a great rest of your weekend and thanks again. I look forward to meeting you next month at the National!
Professor Rob - another home run with this video! I learn so much from "pre-game" history and appreciate your inclusion of the non-baseball information as well as what you were doing at this time in 1965. I look forward to your next video! Keep it up and thank you very much for sharing.
Thanks for the kind comments, Karen. Really appreciate your constant support. Glad you enjoyed the history aspect. Recalling memories from my childhood about 1965 events and baseball was a lot of fun to present in the video. Have a great weekend.
Saw Jim Kast many times in his last years at Yankee Stadium. He was 40ish but still had great stuff and great control. And that 1965 quarter contains over $4 silver
Hi Anthony! Thanks for watching and commenting. What a treat to see Jim Kaat throw in person. Great pitcher and great broadcaster. He actually started his broadcasting during his early baseball career. Great catch on the Washington quarter. The mint stopped the silver coins then. I would have talked about that subject too in my history review, but the video was too long already. Have a great weekend.
Gave a video like. Really fun hearing details from the '65 WS! Really neat hearing Willie Davis stole 3 bags in game 5. Loved all the facts at the end too!! Unreal to think about some of those in today's game. Can't imagine winning pitchers in each game of the WS going the distance. Really something that it is the last WS where both teams' uniforms only had numbers and not names as well. Thanks for sharing, Rob
Hi Brian! Thanks for the like and kind comment. Yes, the Willie Davis stolen base record or the Mudcat Grant home run, are among the many stories for these players all within the big picture of a World Series. Complete games are a dinosaur now. That seven complete games wins record in the WS will never be matched. Have a great weekend, my friend. Hope to meet you at the National.
Great video! I was just a baby during this WS, but grew up hearing so much about this '65 Twins team growing up. Its pretty cool getting to watch some of those WS games now on RU-vid as a late middle aged adult. What a treat it had to be watching Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale when you were a kid. Loved the way you covered this game, the '65 cards are great!
Thanks for watching, Redd. Really appreciate the kind comment. Yes, the Twins were loaded with talent in those middle sixties. Those teams never received the national exposure (with the exception of the 65 Series) and appreciation. I truly was blessed and truly enjoyed watching all those great WS throughout the 60's and 70's. Even the All-Star games were loaded with future iconic HOFers. Now I have to catch up on your videos. I've been out of pocket lately. Have a great weekend. Hope to meet you at the National!
spectacular job as usual Rob!!!! 1965 was also the year my parents met so it's a special for me. also I love how you include in your videos what was going on during that year superb job! I need that 1965 Topps Sandy Koufax! possibly at the national. looking forward to meeting you in Cleveland, we'll talk about the old days in baseball , whether it be dodgers or Red Sox. once again great video Rob see you in Cleveland.... health and happiness you ...your friend Jonathan
Hi Jonathan! Always glad to hear from you, my good friend. Thanks for your kind words. Yes, 1965 was a very special year for your parents. I have some Red Sox oriented videos in process now. Hint, 1962 coming soon. 1967 down the road! Already looking forward to Cleveland. My first National. You will have to show me the ropes! We'll have to find the Koufax for you!! Enjoy your weekend, Jonathan.
I enjoyed this so much as I do all your videos, Rob. I really appreciate the effort you put into these and it shines through in the finished work. I’m also very appreciative that you mentioned my Black Aces video, it’s really an honor. What a time 1965 was in our country and that great World Series is symbolic of it. I love the key players in the series that stepped it up like Lou Johnson and Mudcat Grant but also how the expectations were met by the star of the series, Sandy Koufax. Thanks for going back in time and bringing us this video, Rob. It was very cool to hear it from your experience!
Hi Hugo! Thanks, my good friend. So glad you enjoyed the video. You do such a great job on ALL your videos the shoutout was a no-brainer. I clearly remember Sweet Lou (big smile and his timely contribution to the Dodgers) and of course, Mudcat (what a great pitcher and great nickname). Sandy Koufax was otherworldly those five seasons before he retired. Every time I saw him throw or heard Vin Scully call the game, it seemed nobody could hit any pitch Sandy threw. It was a special time in baseball and American history. I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Now I have to catch up on your videos! I've been out of pocket a lot lately!
Rob, thanks for taking us back to the mid 60s. The 60s were such a great time. I went from being a boy collecting baseball cards to leaving home for good.
Hi Dave! I always enjoy receiving comments from you. It is nice to re-visit the old days. Yes, the early to mid '60's was a special time. Glad we have some old baseball stories and memories to reflect on. And yes, we had to grow up sooner or later! Take care, my friend.
Great show. Typical looking school for that time n a lot are still being used. Transistor radio, used to bring with me on my paper route. Nice card showing n really enjoyed listening to.
Hi Mike! Thanks for the kind comments. Yes, the school was built in the early '50's. And the trusty transistor was always nearby. I can't remember if I ever brought it with me on my paper route! Those were the days. Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Take care and enjoy your weekend ahead.
Hi CK! Thanks for checking in. Always appreciate your support. Glad you enjoyed seeing the '65 Series from a baseball card perspective. Can't remember...Are you going to the National? Take care, my friend.
Hi Tony! Thanks for tuning in. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment too. Yes, the '65 Topps set is one of the best. Have to admit I'm a little biased since this was my era! Take care and keep up the good work on your channel.
Fantastic share and information Rob. Really like seeing the 65 Topps cards of the teams. I've been working on getting a Bob Allison Auto. He does not have a lot of autos floating around. Hope you find a 65 Drysdale you will enjoy. Digging the Wills Fleer RC. All nice cards. Thanks for sharing with us.
Hi Steve! Hope all is well. Thanks for checking in. Hope you get that Allison auto. He was quite a ballplayer and like some of the other Twins was very underappreciated. The Wills card may be going in for grading someday. That '63 Fleer set has some pretty cool cards. Always appreciate your support, my friend. Take care and enjoy your weekend ahead.
Hi Mark! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I suspect you enjoyed seeing your Dodgers prevail with Sandy leading the way! As you are fully aware, the Dodgers had some fantastic teams in those days. Pitching, defense and smart baseball (No power) won them plenty of pennants.
What a great presentation, Rob! I am partial to videos that are half or less than the ones you normally put together, but you have the ability to captivate your audience…..including me. We appreciate the efforts you put into these. Your personal reflections add to it all. I can’t believe the school staff allowed you to have a pocket transistor radio AND let you listen to a game. Now that is a priceless memory. Were any of the teachers or staff listening in as well?
Hi Ken! As always, thanks for checking in. You are spot on about the length of the videos. I try to shorten them but it is a challenge when I want to tell some stories. I know most viewers tune me out pretty quickly, but enough, like you, tend to like the history and stories. LOL about the radios. Believe me, we did not listen during class time. Only at lunch and recess!! I am sure some of the teachers listened in while in the teachers' lounge. Cannot thank you enough for your constant support and kind comments. Have a great day, my friend.
Hi Jason! Thanks for the kind comments. Yes, '65 Topps for a nickel. I just wish I still had my original cards from back in the day. And even the pre-1965 quarters I used to buy the cards then are literally worth their weight in silver these days! Always appreciate your support. Take care, my friend.
Hello Peter! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I certainly appreciate it. Keep up the great work on your channel! I enjoy your videos.
Hi Drew! Thanks for your constant support. Really appreciate that you tune in and comment regularly. More "travels" to come as I already started on the next one. Hope to meet you at the National.
Howdy Rob ! Great Show ! My favorite was the photo of Willie sliding & the photo of your school. Looked just like my school. You really do such a great job on these episodes. It makes me think & investigate my Dads programs. I found Mudcat Grant in my Dad's 1957 SD Padres score book. Now I wonder if he has Mudcats autograph. Talk to ya later ! C ya
Hi Tom! Thanks for checking in. Thanks for the kind comment, too. Yes, the Willie sliding photo was too good to pass up. Your dad's old programs are gold mines of information and history. Take a close look at them and I bet you find players on those pages in their early days or some historic performances. I wish I could sift through them with you! Take care, my friend.
Great video Rob. You truly due take us back in time. I love the 65 Tony Olivia card. Well done my friend, and by the way I loved balsam wood planes as a kid as well.
Hi Jason! Thanks for your kind comment. Yes, the Oliva card is a great one. He was such a solid hitter. And the balsa wood gliders, flew those at the local park! And I forgot to mention the paper and balsa wood kites we used to fly for hours with a roll of string and shreds of old sheets for weight balance. It's all coming back!! Thanks for your support, my friend. Hope to meet you at the National.
Rob, You can't imahine just how these historical videos bring me great joy. I can tell you give great time and effort to bring in not only historical baseball facts but also other events going on during those years and your own personal experiences during these times. I may watch this one a second time to take in more facts. Thanks again for putting this together.
Thanks very much, Dan! This kind of comment keeps me inspired to continue delivering some history and baseball in my videos. You have been so supportive and cannot thank you sufficiently. As a heads up I have two Red Sox - Yaz videos in the works. Likely late June for the first installment. Thanks again, my friend!
I look forward to watching. Reggie Smith would have been my first favorite Sox. Upon his trade after the 73 season, Yaz became that new favorite. A lifelong Red Sox.
Finally have some time after my insane travel stretch the past few weeks so catching up on all the great content I've missed from my favorite creators. This set is absolutely GORGEOUS, and honestly looks even better given that you have them all dressed up nicely in matching tuxes. Seeing them all laid out like that you can really see the appeal of having them all in the same slabs, just awesome. You did a great job giving us an overview of one of the earliest Topps subsets that I can think of, and the artword of course is just beautiful on these. Enjoyed this as always, Rob!
Hi Shane! Welcome back. I've been off the radar too recently. Can't thank you enough for the kind comments. You have been so supportive of my amateur efforts. Yes, this subset is really a treasure for me. Hope you are headed to National. I hope to meet you someday, my friend.
Thanks for watching and for the comment, Doug. I had to chuckle, because you may be right. Even Willie said he made tougher catches in his career. The funny part is that the film replay of the Gionfriddo catch was a staged reenactment the next day at Yankee Stadium. The actual catch was not captured by the TV cameras that day in 1947. By all accounts, the catch was spectacular, but ironically Joe D said if Al had been positioned properly in left field the catch would have been routine. Thanks again and have a great weekend.
Amazing profile. I love the pictures as well the 1939 Play Ball cards you used to tell the story. I didn't know that his last hit came off of Ken Chase or that George Pipgras became an umpire. Again, amazing profile.
Thanks very much for watching and thanks for your kind comment. Really appreciate it. The more I researched the players and the game the more the back stories unfolded. I read about George Pipgras in Lou's Memoirs, so later when I was reviewing the box score for the game, the Pipgras name stood out from my prior reading. Confirmed it was the same George Pipgras and thought it was important to include it in the video. Thanks again for taking the time and have a great weekend.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind comment, Jeffrey! Glad you enjoyed. Comments like yours keep me going. The ‘65 Series is on deck. Stay tuned and have a great week ahead.
Hey, just caught your fantastic video! How lucky you were to have been of age to watch this back then. Such an amazing series and a tough one to lose for the Yankees. I love the '64 Topps set and the World Series cards from the following year depicting the series. It's a shame that Topps stopped making those cards. I imagine perhaps you've checked out David Halberstam's book "October 1964"? I thought that was a great book. I agree that Ken Boyer should be in the HOF, and while I like Dick Groat, I thought it was bush league of him to pull the hidden ball trick against Mantle, especially at Yankee Stadium.
Thanks very much for watching. Glad you enjoyed going back to 1964. It was a great Series. Gibson, Boyer and of course the Mick are the players I recall. Yes, those Series cards are nice visuals capturing the key plays or players. I have not read the book! It’s going on my list! The ‘65 Series is on deck. Stay tuned. Thanks again and have a good week ahead.
@@BaseballTimeTraveler Oh hey yeah, check out that book. It's really great. His one about the 1949 season is great as well. Also on RU-vid, there's a clip with Clete and Ken Boyer appearing on "What's My Line" right after one of the '64 World Series games. I think it was the one in which Ken hit the grand slam. I'll keep an eye out for your coverage of the 1965 series. Too bad Topps didn't issue cards about that one in 1966. You have a great week as well.
Hi Mike! Thanks for subscribing and thanks to Shane for the referral! Hope you find the content interesting. I'm still learning my way around the technology. Trying to improve as I go. Take care.
Thanks for watching and commenting, JC. Yes, it was quite a Series and Game 7 was a classic. Gibson in true dominating form. We lived in an era of some great baseball history. Have a nice Memorial Day.
Awesome share. I honestly had no idea that this was a record or that it happened. So I learned a ton off of this and just only a few months ago i was watching a documentary about Babe Ruth becoming a coach for the dodgers watching a documentary about him on HBO I think it was. Fantastic share of cards. I agree this is right up there with Ripkens Iron man record. Those 2 will never be touched again in the lifetime of MLB. Only way that it would is if they go back to playing for the love and passion of the game. But there is to much money, greed, sports agents, lawyers and corporate business going on in the game nowdays. Enjoyed.
Thanks for a great comment, Steve. Yes, the JVM story is not as well-known as you might expect. And the more I prepped for this video, the more backstories, like the first night game in NYC, the Babe and WWII history became part of this story. You are spot on, as usual, about the present game...I don't recognize the game any longer. Vander Meer's record will remain forever, because money has turned the "complete game" into a dinosaur. Bob Gibson won 251 games and completed 255 total! Check this list out and see how the "complete game" has been literally reduced to a few a year. www.baseball-almanac.com/pitching/picomg4.shtml Hope you and your family enjoy a nice Memorial Day weekend.
Appreciate the kind words Rob. I have been meaning to watch this. We had another huge round of severe storms roll through our area again and caused some damage. This time it hit home, so i haven't had much YT time this week. Enjoyed and awesome of you to mention me with all the other channels and to start off on top of the list. Really amazing of you and love the cards!
Thanks for taking time to comment, Steve, considering your challenges recently. I hope all is okay with you and your family. Honored to mention you, as you are one of the leading members of the community that actually takes the time to watch and post comments. I am trying to support those who support others, like you do, consistently.
@@BaseballTimeTraveler Thanks Rob. Unfortunately there are a ton of channels who want to watch and have their videos liked and commented on. But they do not want to give the respect back. Trying to filter those channels out is the hard part of this community for me.
There are definite cliques. I try to support the channels that are just starting or seem to be struggling to get some subs. I just unsubscribed about ten channels who never have taken the time to comment on yours, mine or others who we regularly support. I had commented on their channels many times, but nothing back. They won't miss me. I can't watch that many channels anyway!
Thanks very much for the kind words, Gordon. I am working on several more, and I just need to decide which to focus on next. As you know and can appreciate, our types of videos take some time and effort to prep. Have a nice Memorial Day weekend.
Great video and story telling with cards. Only Vander Meer card I've got is the 48-49 Leaf, but I wanted to have one example because of his historic feat.
Hi Mark! Thanks for watching and commenting. The Leaf Vander Meer is a great card to have in your collection. Yes, an historic feat for sure. That's a general theme for my collecting. Players who participated in historic games or World Series or had a great performance or backstory to tell. Have a nice Memorial Day weekend!
Thanks very much for your kind comment. Always like to shout-out solid channels that support the community. Just subbed your channel. Looking forward to catching your videos. Have a nice Memorial Day weekend.
Hi Doug! Thanks for watching. Really appreciate the kind comment. From one history buff to another, this was a fun project. So much history to present and show some cards along the way. Hope you enjoy a nice Memorial Day weekend, Doug.
Hi awesome job May 6 Willie Birthday May 6 1962 I was at Wrigley Field with my Dad & Grandfather & Uncle’s Ralph & John some one in left field bleachers had a big sign Happy Birthday Willie Mays Then I saw Mays hit a tremendous home run on to Kenmore street the cross street with Waveland. Years later I went to baseball almanac to find the box score and on May 6 1962 Willie Mays hits a Homerun off Bob Buhl in 1st inning. So Mr time traveler if you go back in time you see a wide eye 8 year old boy in the seats I think we had grandstand seats by 1st base.
What a wonderful story, JC! I was thrilled to read about your experience with your family AND at Wrigley Field, to boot. I can almost visualize that 8-year-old boy having the time of his young life watching a baseball icon hit a home run on his birthday. Thanks for sharing!
Great presentation and awesome story. I also listen to the Koufax perfect game. I remember Bob Hendley pitching for the Cubs threw a 1 hitter I might be wrong. Had my little transistor radio in my bed I think I was 10 years old. Of course I was rooting for my Cubs. Hahaha
Hi JC! Thanks for watching and for your great comment. Yes, Bob Hendley had his "career game" that night throwing a one hitter. You and I are the same age. I, too, was a ten-year-old listening to that game on Admission Day in CA. Vin Scully made us feel like we were at Dodger Stadium as he called pitch after pitch. I was rooting for the Cubs too (I was a Giants fan!!), but as Sandy got closer to ending the game perfectly, I had to root for him! Have a nice Memorial Day Weekend.
Hi Rob, another outstanding job researching and presenting a piece of baseball history. I always enjoy how you talk about what is going on in the world to provide context. You go just deep enough to keep it both interesting and informative. That is not easy to do. Vander Meer’s record appears safe. As you noted it would take 3 no hitters to break it. That’s not happening. I have a Diamond Stars Berger. He is a borderline HOF. McCormack was very good player as well. Good recap on both of them. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the very kind and insightful comment, Terry. I always appreciate your words, and you have inspired me through many of your videos to take our love of this wonderful hobby and sports in general to a deeper level. I have been acquiring some more vintage magazines, and like you, I hope to continue to uncover some great stories of players and games of days gone by. Yes, both Wally Berger and Frank McCormick are borderline HOF. In fact, when looking at first baseman McCormick's stats in prep for this video, I detected a vague similarity to Steve Garvey for some reason. Hope you and your family enjoy a nice Memorial Day weekend as we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Take care, my good friend.
I might need to start calling you Professor Rob as I continue to learn. Such a fantastic video, which I say all the time but truth is truth. Can’t wait for the next class but if you ever give out homework, I’ll probably be in trouble 😉
LOL, Doug. No homework in this classroom. Only "Show and Tell" about our cards!! Glad you enjoyed the JVM story. More to come, but I just wish I had your editing skills. This professor is a dinosaur when it comes to technology! Have a nice Memorial Day weekend, my friend.
Love your channel I’m a baseball historian so it’s great to see others like you doing this and incorporating cards it’s just really well done. I’d like to throw out an idea for an episode on doing one on Ken Johnson of the Houston Colt 45’s he’s the only player to pitch a no hitter but lose the game keep up the good work
Hi Adam! Thanks very much for your comments and suggestion. Really appreciate it. I think a Ken Johnson story would be a great episode, and perhaps expand it to include similar games and pitchers who suffered losses despite wonderful performances, like Harvey Haddix's perfect game in 1959 and Jim Maloney losing credit for one of his no-hitters in 1965. I was already prepping an episode on Maloney, but you have given me a new perspective. Now I need to acquire a Ken Johnson card or two! Thanks again and have a nice Memorial Day weekend.
Amazing video. As a history nerd, I love how you incorporated historical events outside of baseball in the video as well. So cool to see these photos of the first night game. The cards you showcased are wonderful. Love the Jesse Owen’s card. What a great story of Vander Meer.
Hi Eric! Another history nerd? That's great!! Glad you enjoy the history, because to me the great game of baseball and its history has to be interwoven into the American fabric. There are so many stories to tell and lessons to be learned and remembered from history, in baseball and in the world. Have a nice Memorial Day weekend, as we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice so we, as Americans, can enjoy our freedoms and the sports we love.
Man I really like watching your videos! Love the info ℹ️ n Vandemeer! I had heard of him and his back to back no hitters but not like this! Great info! Also the Babe was a Dodger for minute!?!???? Great work Rob!!
Thanks very much for the kind comments, Jason! So glad you liked the Vander Meer story. And the Babe story was actually a sad one in the end. He really wanted to be a manager but was rejected by the Yankees and other teams. His off the field lifestyle during his playing days ended up really costing him. Have a great Memorial Day weekend. Thanks again, my friend.
Thanks for the kind comment and like, Brian! Really appreciate your support. Glad you enjoyed learning about this amazing story. Have a great Memorial Day weekend.
