1965 Major League Baseball season

February 2024 1965 1965 MLB season American League (AL)National League (NL) Baseball Regular season: April 12 – October 3, 1965World Series: October 6–14, 1965 162 20 (10 per league) NBC, CBS, ABC Draft 1965 Major League Baseball draft Rick Monday List of first overall MLB draft picks Kansas City Athletics Regular season AL: Zoilo Versalles (MIN)NL: Willie Mays (SF) Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award AL Minnesota Twins Chicago White Sox NL Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giants World Series 1965 World Series Los Angeles Dodgers Minnesota Twins Sandy Koufax (LAD) World Series Most Valuable Player Award List of MLB seasons MLB 1964 Major League Baseball season 1964 1966 Major League Baseball season 1966 The 1965 major league baseball season began on April 12, 1965. The regular season ended on October 3, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins as the regular season champions of the National League and American League, respectively. The postseason began with Game 1 of the 62nd World Series on October 6 and ended with Game 7 on October 14. The Dodgers defeated the Twins, four games to three, capturing their fourth championship in franchise history, since their previous in 1963. Going into the season, the defending World Series champions were the St. Louis Cardinals from the 1964 season. The 36th All-Star Game was held on July 13 at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, Minnesota, home of the Minnesota Twins. The National League won, 6–5. The Houston Colt .45s became the Houston Astros, as they moved from Colt Stadium to the new Astrodome, becoming the first team to play their home games indoors, rather than outdoors. It was also the final season for the Milwaukee Braves, before relocating to Atlanta, Georgia and becoming the Atlanta Braves for the 1966 season. The Los Angeles Angels officially changed their name to California Angels on September 2, 1965, with only 28 games left in the season, in advance of their pending 1966 move to a new stadium in Anaheim, California. In June, the first Major League Baseball draft was held in New York City. Teams chose players in reverse order of the previous season's standings, with picks alternating between American League and National League teams.Koppett Leonard Baseball's New Draft The New York Times 2-S February 28, 1965 https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1965/02/28/98454104.pdf subscription August 28, 2015 With the first pick of the 1965 MLB draft, the Kansas City Athletics took Rick Monday, an outfielder from Arizona State University.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22594237/826_players_picked_in_baseball_draft/ 826 Players Picked in Baseball Draft AP The Burlington Free Press Burlington, Vermont 26 June 10, 1965 August 7, 2018 newspapers.com This was Ford Frick's last season of his 14-year tenure as Commissioner of Baseball, as he resigned following the season's end on November 16. US Army LTG William Eckert was elected and took office on November 17.Bokser Andy 1965 Winter Meetings: Exit the Sportswriter and Enter the General – Society for American Baseball Research https://sabr.org/journal/article/1965-winter-meetings-exit-the-sportswriter-and-enter-the-general/ 2025-07-16 en-USMajor League Baseball Commissioners Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/articles/major_league_baseball_commissioners.shtml 2025-07-16 www.baseball-almanac.com Schedule Major League Baseball schedule The 1965 schedule consisted of 162 games for all teams in the American League and National League, each of which had 10 teams. Each team was scheduled to play 18 games against the other nine teams of their respective league. This continued the format put in place by the American League since the 1961 season and by the National League since the 1962 season, and would be used until 1969. Opening Day took place on April 12, featuring 16 teams. The final day of the regular season was on October 3, which saw all 20 teams play. The World Series took place between October 6 and October 14. Rule changes The 1965 season saw the following rule changes: The size of the catcher's mitt was regulated to be that of a leather mitt, not more than 15½ from top the bottom and not more than 38 inches in circumference.MLB Rule Changes Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/rulechng.shtml 2024-06-03 www.baseball-almanac.com en-usRosciam Chuck The Evolution of Catcher's Equipment – Society for American Baseball Research https://sabr.org/journal/article/the-evolution-of-catchers-equipment/ 2025-07-16 en-US The 1964 rule allowing expansion teams (Houston Astros, Los Angeles Angels, New York Mets, and Washington Senators) to farm out four first-year players was ended.Frank Donald 1964 Winter Meetings: Commissioner's Powers, Free-Agent Draft & All-Star Voting – Society for American Baseball Research https://sabr.org/journal/article/1964-winter-meetings-commissioners-powers-free-agent-draft-all-star-voting/ 2025-07-16 en-US The Commissioner of Baseball had the power to veto any action by owners that were determined to be detrimental to baseball reinstated (having previously been stripped of said power following the death of commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis in 1944). If team owners disagreed with the Commissioner of Baseball, the commissioner was granted immunity from legal actions. In June 1965, the bonus rule was permanently rescinded, and in its place, the Rule 4 draft was introduced. This draft would take place three times per year, with the January draft intended for high-school midyear graduates, junior college players, and players who had dropped out of four-year colleges. Junior college players were required to wait until their current season was completed before they could sign.Desmond Dave January 15, 1986 Baseball's Draft Has Everyone Guessing https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-01-15-sp-28356-story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20151211144822/http://articles.latimes.com/1986-01-15/sports/sp-28356_1_january-draft December 11, 2015 Los Angeles Times the June draft was for high-school and college graduates in spring, and a September draft for players from amateur leagues. Teams LeagueTeamCityBallparkCapacityManager1965 Major League Managers https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/1965-managers.shtml 2025-03-06 Baseball-Reference.com enAmerican League American LeagueBaltimore OriolesBaltimore, MarylandBaltimore Memorial Stadium52,184Hank BauerBoston Red SoxBoston, MassachusettsFenway Park33,524Billy HermanChicago White SoxChicago, IllinoisWhite Sox Park46,550Al LópezCleveland IndiansCleveland, OhioCleveland Stadium73,811Birdie TebbettsDetroit TigersDetroit, MichiganTiger Stadium53,089Bob SwiftChuck DressenKansas City AthleticsKansas City, MissouriMunicipal Stadium34,165Mel McGahaHaywood SullivanLos Angeles / California AngelsLos Angeles, CaliforniaDodger Stadiumfn1 Dodger Stadium was referred to as "Chavez Ravine Stadium" by the Angels during their tenure.56,000Bill RigneyMinnesota TwinsBloomington, MinnesotaMetropolitan Stadium45,182Sam MeleNew York YankeesNew York, New YorkYankee Stadium67,000Johnny KeaneWashington SenatorsWashington, D.C.District of Columbia Stadium43,500Gil HodgesNational League National League (baseball) National LeagueChicago CubsChicago, IllinoisWrigley Field36,644Bob KennedyLou KleinCincinnati RedsCincinnati, OhioCrosley Field29,603Dick SislerHouston AstrosHouston, TexasHouston Astrodome42,217Lum HarrisLos Angeles DodgersLos Angeles, CaliforniaDodger Stadium56,000Walter AlstonMilwaukee BravesMilwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee County Stadium43,768Bobby BraganNew York MetsNew York, New YorkShea Stadium55,300Casey StengelWes WestrumPhiladelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaConnie Mack Stadium33,608Gene MauchPittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaForbes Field35,500Harry WalkerSan Francisco GiantsSan Francisco, CaliforniaCandlestick Park42,500Herman FranksSt. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis, MissouriBusch Stadium30,500Red Schoendienst Standings start American League Minnesota Twins break National League Los Angeles Dodgers end Tie games 4 tie games (0 in AL, 4 in NL), which are not factored into winning percentage or games behind (and were often replayed again) occurred throughout the season. National League The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets had two tie games each. The Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, and St. Louis Cardinals had one each. April 12, Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals, tied at 10 after 11 innings on account of darkness.Retrosheet Boxscore: Chicago Cubs 10, St. Louis Cardinals 10 https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1965/B04120CHN1965.htm 2026-05-01 www.retrosheet.org May 31 (game 2), Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets, tied at 3 after nine innings on account of darkness.Retrosheet Boxscore: Chicago Cubs 3, New York Mets 3 (2) https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1965/B05312CHN1965.htm 2026-05-01 www.retrosheet.org August 25, Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Francisco Giants, tied at 3 after nine innings on account of rain. Game rained out in the bottom of the 10th inning and the entire inning was negated. Rescheduled the following day.Retrosheet Boxscore: Pittsburgh Pirates 3, San Francisco Giants 3 https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1965/B08250PIT1965.htm 2026-05-01 www.retrosheet.org October 2 (game 2), New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies, scoreless tie after 18 innings on account of curfew.Retrosheet Boxscore: New York Mets 0, Philadelphia Phillies 0 (2) https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1965/B10022NYN1965.htm 2026-05-01 www.retrosheet.org Postseason The postseason began on October 6 and ended on October 14 with the Los Angeles Dodgers defeating the Minnesota Twins in the 1965 World Series in seven games. Bracket World Series AL Minnesota Twins 3 NL Los Angeles Dodgers 4 Managerial changes Off-season Team Former Manager New Manager NotesCleveland IndiansGeorge StricklandBirdie TebbettsDetroit TigersChuck DressenBob SwiftDressen replaced temporarily by Swift while recovering from a heart attack.New York YankeesYogi BerraJohnny KeanePittsburgh PiratesDanny MurtaughHarry WalkerSan Francisco GiantsAlvin DarkHerman FranksSt. Louis CardinalsJohnny KeaneRed Schoendienst In-season Team Former Manager New ManagerChicago CubsBob KennedyLou KleinDetroit TigersBob SwiftChuck DressenKansas City AthleticsMel McGahaHaywood SullivanNew York MetsCasey StengelWes Westrum League leaders American League start + Hitting leaders1965 American League Batting Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1965-batting-leaders.shtml 2025-03-06 Baseball-Reference.com en Stat Player Total AVG Tony Oliva (MIN) .321 OPS Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) .932 HR Tony Conigliaro (BOS) 32 RBI Rocky Colavito (CLE) 108 R Zoilo Versalles (MIN) 126 H Tony Oliva (MIN) 185 SB Bert Campaneris (KCA) 51 break + Pitching leaders1965 American League Pitching Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1965-pitching-leaders.shtml 2025-03-06 Baseball-Reference.com en Stat Player Total W Mudcat Grant (MIN) 21 L Bill Monbouquette (BOS) 18 ERA Sam McDowell (CLE) 2.18 K Sam McDowell (CLE) 325 IP Mel Stottlemyre (NYY) 291.0 SV Ron Kline (WSH) 29 WHIP Eddie Fisher (CWS) 0.974 break thumb|180px|Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax end National League start + Hitting leaders1965 National League Batting Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL/1965-batting-leaders.shtml 2025-03-06 Baseball-Reference.com en Stat Player Total AVG Roberto Clemente (PIT) .329 OPS Willie Mays (SF) 1.043 HR Willie Mays (SF) 52 RBI Deron Johnson (CIN) 130 R Tommy Harper (CIN) 126 H Pete Rose (CIN) 209 SB Maury Wills (LAD) 94 break + Pitching leaders1965 National League Pitching Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL/1965-pitching-leaders.shtml 2025-03-06 Baseball-Reference.com en Stat Player Total W Sandy Koufax1 (LAD) 26 L Jack Fisher (NYM) 24 ERA Sandy Koufax1 (LAD) 2.04 K Sandy Koufax1 (LAD) 382 IP Sandy Koufax (LAD) 335.2 SV Ted Abernathy (CHC) 31 WHIP Sandy Koufax (LAD) 0.855 1 National League Triple Crown pitching winner break end Milestones Batters Cycles List of Major League Baseball players to hit for the cycle Carl Yastrzemski (BOS): Yastrzemski hit for his first cycle and 14th in franchise history, on May 14 against the Detroit Tigers.http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1965/B05140BOS1965.htm Detroit Tigers 12, Boston Red Sox 8 May 14, 1965 Retrosheet.org September 11, 2011 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924133629/http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1965/B05140BOS1965.htm live Other batting accomplishments Willie Mays (SF): Became the fifth player in Major League history to hit 500 home runs in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros on September 13.https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mayswi01.shtml Willie Mays Statistics and History Baseball-Reference.com July 15, 2010 April 13, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090413190522/http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mayswi01.shtml liveWillie Mays Career Home Runs https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=mayswi01&t=b 2026-04-22 Baseball-Reference.com en Ernie Banks (CHC): Became the 11th player in Major League history to hit 400 home runs in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on September 2.Ernie Banks Career Home Runs https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=bankser01&t=b 2026-05-07 Baseball-Reference.com enThosar Deesha Every member of the 400-HR club https://www.mlb.com/news/400-home-run-club-c279297150 2026-05-04 MLB.com en Pitchers Perfect games List of Major League Baseball perfect games Sandy Koufax (LAD) Pitched the eighth perfect game in major league history and the first in franchise history on September 9 against the Chicago Cubs. Koufax threw 113 pitches, 79 for strikes, and struck out 14 in the 1–0 victory.Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers Box Score: September 9, 1965 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/LAN/LAN196509090.shtml 2026-05-07 Baseball-Reference.com en No-hitters List of Major League Baseball no-hitters Jim Maloney (CIN): Maloney threw his first career no-hitter and the 10th no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the Chicago Cubs 1–0 in game one of a doubleheader on August 19. He walked 10, hit one by pitch, and struck out 12, throwing 187 pitches.Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Box Score: August 19, 1965 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN196508191.shtml 2026-05-07 Baseball-Reference.com enhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=VFtQAAAAIBAJ&pg=7127%2C6608197 Toledo Blade Associated Press Cubs go hitless on 187 pitches August 20, 1965 24 Dave Morehead (BOS): Morehead threw his first career no-hitter and the 14th no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the Cleveland Indians 2–0 on September 16. He walked one and struck out eight.Cleveland Indians vs Boston Red Sox Box Score: September 16, 1965 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BOS/BOS196509160.shtml 2026-05-07 Baseball-Reference.com en Other pitching accomplishments Jim Maloney (CIN): Tied a modern National League record (when including extra inning games) for most strikeouts in a single game, throwing 18 strikeouts in 11 innings in a 1–0 loss to the New York Mets on June 14.New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds Box Score: June 14, 1965 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CIN/CIN196506140.shtml 2026-05-14 Baseball-Reference.com en Chris Short (PHI): Tied a modern National League record (when including extra inning games) for most strikeouts in a single game, throwing 18 strikeouts in 15 innings in an 18-inning game in a scoreless tie against the New York Mets in game two of a doubleheader on October 2.Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets Box Score: October 2, 1965 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYN/NYN196510022.shtml 2026-05-14 Baseball-Reference.com en Sandy Koufax (LAD) Set a modern Major League record by striking out 382 batters, breaking the previous modern record of 349 set by Rube Waddell. Miscellaneous Chicago Cubs / Los Angeles Dodgers: In Sandy Koufax's perfect game on September 9, both teams set several combined Major League records, including least combined hits in a game at one, least combined runners left on base at one, and least total base runners at two in a single game. Bert Campaneris (KCA): Becomes the first player to play all nine positions in the same game on September 8 against the California Angels, as part of a special promotion. He begins the game at shortstop and plays, in order for the next eight innings, second base, third base, left field, center field, right field, first base, pitcher (he gives up a run on a hit and two walks) and catcher. He is replaced following a collision at the end of the ninth inning.California Angels vs Kansas City Athletics Box Score: September 8, 1965 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/KC1/KC1196509080.shtml 2026-05-07 Baseball-Reference.com en Awards and honors Regular season Baseball Writers' Association of America Awards BBWAA Award National League American League Rookie of the Year Jim Lefebvre (LAD) Curt Blefary (BAL) Cy Young Award Sandy Koufax (LAD) — Most Valuable Player Willie Mays (SF) Zoilo Versalles (MIN) Babe Ruth Award(World Series MVP) Sandy Koufax (LAD) —Gold Glove Awards Position National League American League Pitcher Bob Gibson (STL) Jim Kaat (MIN) Catcher Joe Torre (MIL) Bill Freehan (DET) 1st Base Bill White (STL) Joe Pepitone (NYY) 2nd Base Bill Mazeroski (PIT) Bobby Richardson (NYY) 3rd Base Ron Santo (CHC) Brooks Robinson (BAL) Shortstop Leo Cárdenas (CIN) Zoilo Versalles (MIN)Outfield Roberto Clemente (PIT) Al Kaline (DET) Curt Flood (STL) Tom Tresh (NYY) Willie Mays (SF) Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) Other awards Hutch Award: Mickey Mantle (NYY) Sport Magazine's World Series Most Valuable Player Award: Sandy Koufax (LAD) The Sporting News Awards Award National League American League Player of the YearMajor League Player of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snml.shtml 2025-03-07 www.baseball-almanac.com Sandy Koufax (LAD) — Pitcher of the YearPitcher of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snpy2.shtml 2025-03-07 www.baseball-almanac.com Sandy Koufax (LAD) Mudcat Grant (MIN) Fireman of the YearFireman of the Year Award / Reliever of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snfi.shtml 2025-03-07 www.baseball-almanac.com(Relief pitcher) Ted Abernathy (CHC) Eddie Fisher (CWS) Rookie Player of the YearRookie Player of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snrp2.shtml 2025-03-07 www.baseball-almanac.com Joe Morgan (HOU) Curt Blefary (BAL) Rookie Pitcher of the YearRookie Pitcher of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snrp.shtml 2025-03-07 www.baseball-almanac.com Frank Linzy (SF) Marcelino López (LAA) Comeback Player of the YearThe Sporting News Comeback Player of the Year Award Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/comeback_player_of_the_year_award.shtml 2025-03-07 www.baseball-almanac.com Vern Law (PIT) Norm Cash (DET) Manager of the YearManager of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snmy.shtml 2025-03-07 www.baseball-almanac.com — Sam Mele (MIN) Executive of the YearMLB Executive of the Year Award Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_sney.shtml 2025-03-07 www.baseball-almanac.com — Calvin Griffith (MIN) Monthly awards Player of the Month Major League Baseball Player of the Month Award Month National League May Joe Torre (MIL) June Vern Law (PIT)Willie Stargell (PIT) July Pete Rose (CIN) August Willie Mays (SF) Baseball Hall of Fame National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Pud Galvin 1965 Baseball Hall of Fame balloting Home field attendance Team nameWins%± Percent changeHome attendance%± Percent changePer game Average home attendance per gameLos Angeles Dodgershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/LAD/attend.shtml Los Angeles Dodgers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com9721.3%2,553,57714.6%31,526Houston Astroshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/HOU/attend.shtml Houston Astros Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com65 −1.5%2,151,470196.4%26,561New York Metshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYM/attend.shtml New York Mets Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com50 −5.7%1,768,3892.1%21,566San Francisco Giantshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SFG/attend.shtml San Francisco Giants Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com955.6%1,546,0752.8%19,087Minnesota Twinshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIN/attend.shtml Minnesota Twins Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com10229.1%1,463,25821.2%18,065St. Louis Cardinalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/attend.shtml St. Louis Cardinals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com80 −14.0%1,241,2018.6%15,323New York Yankeeshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYY/attend.shtml New York Yankees Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com77 −22.2%1,213,552 −7.1%14,621Philadelphia Phillieshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/attend.shtml Philadelphia Phillies Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com85 −7.6%1,166,376 −18.2%14,580Chicago White Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHW/attend.shtml Chicago White Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com95 −3.1%1,130,519 −9.6%13,957Cincinnati Redshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CIN/attend.shtml Cincinnati Reds Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com89 −3.3%1,047,82421.5%12,936Detroit Tigershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/attend.shtml Detroit Tigers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com894.7%1,029,64526.2%12,712Cleveland Indianshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CLE/attend.shtml Cleveland Indians Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com8710.1%934,78643.1%11,400Pittsburgh Pirateshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/attend.shtml Pittsburgh Pirates Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com9012.5%909,27919.7%11,089Baltimore Orioleshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BAL/attend.shtml Baltimore Orioles Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com94 −3.1%781,649 −30.0%9,894Boston Red Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BOS/attend.shtml Boston Red Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com62 −13.9%652,201 −26.2%8,052Chicago Cubshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/attend.shtml Chicago Cubs Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com72 −5.3%641,361 −14.7%7,727Los Angeles / California Angelshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ANA/attend.shtml Los Angeles Angels Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com75 −8.5%566,727 −25.5%7,084Washington Senatorshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TEX/attend.shtml Texas Rangers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com7012.9%560,083 −6.7%6,915Milwaukee Braveshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ATL/attend.shtml Atlanta Braves Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com86 −2.3%555,584 −39.0%6,859Kansas City Athleticshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/OAK/attend.shtml Oakland Athletics Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com593.5%528,344 −17.8%6,523 Venues The Houston Colt .45s open the Houston Astrodome (and aptly rename as the Houston Astros) after playing at Colt Stadium for three seasons. The team would play at the Houston Astrodome for 35 seasons through 1999. The Milwaukee Braves would play their final game at Milwaukee County Stadium on September 22 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, relocating to Atlanta, Georgia at Atlanta Stadium as the Atlanta Braves for the start of the 1966 season. The California Angels would play their final two games at Dodger Stadiumfn1 on September 22 in a doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox, moving into Anaheim Stadium for the start of the 1966 season. Media Television In 1965, ABC provided the first-ever nationwide baseball coverage with weekly Saturday broadcasts on a regional basis. ABC paid $5.7 million for the rights to the 28 Saturday/holiday Games of the Week. ABC's dealTelevision Package is Baseball's Aim December 11, 1964 Associated Press The Tuscaloosa News 7ABC Signs $12.2 Million Baseball Pact December 15, 1964 Associated Press Reading Eagle 14 covered all of the teams except the New York Yankees and Philadelphia PhilliesABC Plans on 'Instant Replays' The Miami News New York Times 6B April 8, 1965 (who had their own television deals) and called for two regionalized games on Saturdays, Independence Day, and Labor Day.Tele-Log April 14, 1965 Deseret News 2B Each Saturday, ABC broadcast two 2 p.m. ET games and one game for the Pacific Time Zone at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m local time. Although MLB ended the Game of the Week blackouts in cities with MLB clubs, ABC blacked out the games in the home cities of the clubs playing those games.Baseball in New Venture April 16, 1965 Rick Dubrow United Press International Beaver County Times 7 Meanwhile, CBS continued to air its own slate of Games of the Week with the rights to individual teams, with its New York Yankees games in particular beating ABC in the ratings. At the end of the season, ABC declined to exercise its $6.5 million option for 1966, citing poor ratings,ABC Doubtful About Televising Baseball in '66 August 19, 1965 Val Adams New York Times 61TV Baseball Has Problems August 22, 1965 Joe Reichler Associated Press The Herald-Tribune 4D especially in New York. Although it did not air Games of the Week this season, NBC continued to air the All-Star Game and World Series. Retired numbers Jim Umbricht had his No. 32 retired by the Houston Astros on April 12. This was the first number retired by the team. Casey Stengel had his No. 37 retired by the New York Mets on September 2. This was the first number retired by the team. Warren Spahn had his No. 21 retired by the Atlanta Braves on December 11. This was the first number retired by the team. See also 1965 in baseball (Events, Births, Deaths) 1965 Nippon Professional Baseball season Notes References External links 1965 Major League Schedule at Baseball Reference Category:Major League Baseball seasons Category:1965 in baseball