1960 Cincinnati Redlegs Schedule, Roster, and Stadium Info
The page from the 1960 Baseball Handbook and Schedules focuses on the Cincinnati Redlegs, managed by Fred Hutchinson. The document outlines the home and road game schedules for the 1960 season and highlights key performances from previous seasons. In team performance from 1955 to 1959, the Redlegs are noted for fluctuating standings, finishing as high as third in 1956 and dropping to fifth in 1959. Individual leaders in batting average and pitching are highlighted, with notable players like Vada Pinson (.316 in 1959), Frank Robinson, and Ted Kluszewski featured prominently. On the pitching side, Don Newcombe, Bob Purkey, and Joe Nuxhall are mentioned as key contributors. The basic roster list includes pitchers like Brooks Lawrence and Cal McLish and batters like Gus Bell and Jerry Lynch.