The 1960's saw a continued influx of Hall Of Fame rookie throughout the decade. 1960 opened up with Yastrzemski & McCovey, followed by 1961 with Billy Williams, Juan Marichal, and Ron Santo. 1962 is a condition sensitive wood border that has Lou Brock, Joe Torre, and Gaylord Perry. 1963 & 1965 saw the emergence of the "multi-player" rookie cards in Pete Rose, Willie Stargell, Phil Niekro, Joe Morgan, Steve Carlton, Catfish Hunter, and Tony Perez. The 1966 & 1967 sets were strickly similar, although separately packed with star rookie cards of Jim Palmer, Ferguson Jenkins, Rod Carew, and Tom Seaver. 1968 produced two of the greatest players of all-time in Nolan Ryan & Johnny Bench. 1969 wrapped up the decade with rookie cards of Bobby Bonds, Reggie Jackson, and Rollie Fingers.
1960's all decade team
C - Joe Torre (Cardinals)
1B - Willie McCovey (Giants) 2B - Pete Rose (Reds) 3B - Brooks Robinson (Orioles) SS - Jim Fergosi (Angels) |
LF - Frank Robinson (Orioles)
CF - Willie Mays (Giants) RF - Hank Aaron (Braves) OF - Carl Yastrzemski (Red Sox) |
P - Juan Marichal (Giants)
P - Bob Gibson (Cardinals) P - Sandy Koufax (Dodgers) P - Don Drysdale (Dodgers) P - Jim Bunning (Phillies) |