New York Yankees 1961 MLB Authentic Wool Ballcap archive-8/6 and built a state-of-the-art ballpark

and built a state-of-the-art ballpark on the North Side named after himself (of course)

396 average

was a four-time World Series champion in his day

Gamecock baseball fans didn't have much to cheer about

New rivalries were born

New York Yankees 1961 MLB Authentic Wool Ballcap archive-8/6 and built a state-of-the-art ballparkTHE AUTHENTIC ON FIELD BALLCAP OF THE 1961 NEW YORK YANKEES History: Between 1953 and 1963, during what came to be known as the Decade of Change in baseball, six teams moved to new cities and four brand new ballclubs joined the majors. The Yankees logged an epic season in 1961, winning the AL championship and defeating Cincinnati in a 5 game World Series. That year is also famous for Roger Maris and Mickey Mantles home run chase, with Maris hitting 61