1960 Chicago Cubs Schedule, Roster, and Team Stats Overview
This page from the 1960 Baseball Handbook and Schedules focuses on the Chicago Cubs, managed by Charlie Grimm. It includes ticket prices for Wrigley Field, ranging from $0.60 to $2.50, with discounts for children. The Cubs' past performance from 1955 to 1959, showing a consistency in finishing fifth, reflects win-loss records around .470 to .481. Key individual leaders include Ernie Banks, known for leading in batting averages (peaking at .313 in 1957 and .304 in 1959) and home runs, consistently hitting over 40 from 1955 to 1959. Pitching leaders spotlight Glen Hobbie, with notable records like 16-13 in 1959. Other roster members listed are players like Bob Anderson and Richie Ashburn. The Cubs' home schedule includes series against teams such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh throughout the season. Wrigley Field, with a capacity of 36,755, serves as the team's venue.