CLuke wanted to point out that the APBA Co. was providing the 1966 All-Star team free as a downloadable pdf file. You can get it from APBA’s Download page.
MVPs in 1966 were Frank Robinson of the Orioles and Roberto Clemente of the Pirates. Sandy Koufax, Cy Young award winner, is an A&C.
Interestingly, Matty Alou who won the batting title with the Pirates in 1966, did NOT make the All-Star team that year. I did a quick check on his splits. He had a good first half hitting .338. I don’t know. The Pirates DID already have Stargell, Clemente, Maz, and Veale already on the team. Otherwise, I’m out of ideas why he didn’t make it unless he was hurt or something.
Another piece of of trivia… the set includes catcher Tim McCarver. Bad broadcasting jokes aside, McCarver led both leagues in triples with 13 in 1966. If I’m not mistaken, he’s the last catcher to lead either league in triples. You have to kinda look at it to notice it but it’s there. He’s got eight 2s and a 5 behind three 0s.
It’s a fun set. Good hitting.. good pitching and yes, even good fielding.
thanks, CLuke!
Note: CLuke also points out the 1940 All-Stars are also available. Ted Williams rated as a DYZ!
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