1963 Major League Baseball season

February 2024 1963 1963 MLB season American League (AL)National League (NL) Baseball Regular season: April 8 – September 29, 1963World Series: October 2–6, 1963 162 20 (10 per league) NBC, CBS Regular season AL: Elston Howard (NYY)NL: Sandy Koufax (LAD) Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award AL New York Yankees Chicago White Sox NL Los Angeles Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals World Series 1963 World Series Los Angeles Dodgers New York Yankees Sandy Koufax (LAD) World Series Most Valuable Player Award List of MLB seasons MLB 1962 Major League Baseball season 1962 1964 Major League Baseball season 1964 The 1963 major league baseball season began on April 8, 1963. The regular season ended on September 29, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees as the regular season champions of the National League and American League, respectively. The postseason began with Game 1 of the 60th World Series on October 2 and ended with Game 4 on October 6. In the eighth iteration of this World Series matchup, and their first since the Dodgers relocated to Los Angeles from Brooklyn, New York, the Dodgers swept the Yankees in four games, capturing their third championship in franchise history, since their previous in 1959, and second in Los Angeles. The Dodgers' stellar pitching staff, anchored by left-hander Sandy Koufax and right-hander Don Drysdale, was so dominant that the vaunted Yankees, despite the presence of sluggers such as Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris in their lineup, never took a lead against Los Angeles the entire Series. This was the eighth World Series between the two teams. Going into the season, the defending World Series champions were the New York Yankees from the 1962 season. In a return to the single-game-in-a-season format, the 34th All-Star Game, was held on July 9 at Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio, home of the Cleveland Indians. The National League won, 5–3. Schedule Major League Baseball schedule The 1963 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 previous season, and would be used until 1969. Opening Day took place on April 8, featuring four teams. The final day of the regular season was on September 29, which saw 16 teams play. The World Series took place between October 2 and October 6. Rule changes The 1963 season saw the following rule changes: The top of the strike zone was raised from the armpits to the top of the shoulders.MLB Rule Changes Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/rulechng.shtml 2024-06-03 www.baseball-almanac.com en-usA guide to rules changes in MLB (and sports) history https://www.mlb.com/news/history-of-mlb-rules-changes 2024-06-03 MLB.com en Caught stealing, a statistic that began being tracked in 1951, was officially codified.Rules History https://www.retrosheet.org/rules/rules.htm 2025-07-17 www.retrosheet.org In efforts to speed up the game:Jones Chris 1962 Winter Meetings: Addition by Subtraction – Society for American Baseball Research https://sabr.org/journal/article/1962-winter-meetings-addition-by-subtraction/ 2025-07-16 en-US Both the American and National Leagues implement a five-pitch warm-up limit per inning, reducing the number from eight. The American League, however, still allows eight pitches for the first 30 days of the season. Both leagues implement a rule forcing pitchers to be in the on-deck circle as the next batter in the lineup. Previously, the following batter would stand in the on-deck circle while the pitcher rested on the bench until his at-bat. The American League additionally required catchers in the on-deck circle to remove all protective gear. The National League now limits the ability of managers to visit the mound to once per inning. The pitcher would be removed from the game if the manager visited a second time. If offensive interference is called, all runners must return to their last legally touched base. Teams LeagueTeamCityBallparkCapacityManager1963 Major League Managers https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/1963-managers.shtml 2025-02-05 Baseball-Reference.com enAmerican League American LeagueBaltimore OriolesBaltimore, MarylandBaltimore Memorial Stadium49,373Billy HitchcockBoston Red SoxBoston, MassachusettsFenway Park33,357Johnny PeskyChicago White SoxChicago, IllinoisWhite Sox Park46,550Al LópezCleveland IndiansCleveland, OhioCleveland Stadium73,811Birdie TebbettsDetroit TigersDetroit, MichiganTiger Stadium53,089Bob ScheffingChuck DressenKansas City AthleticsKansas City, MissouriMunicipal Stadium34,165Ed LopatLos Angeles AngelsLos Angeles, CaliforniaDodger StadiumDodger Stadium was referred to as "Chavez Ravine Stadium" by the Angels during their tenure.56,000Bill RigneyMinnesota TwinsBloomington, MinnesotaMetropolitan Stadium40,073Sam MeleNew York YankeesNew York, New YorkYankee Stadium67,337Ralph HoukWashington SenatorsWashington, D.C.District of Columbia Stadium43,500Mickey VernonEddie YostGil HodgesNational League National League (baseball) National LeagueChicago CubsChicago, IllinoisWrigley Field36,755Bob KennedyCincinnati RedsCincinnati, OhioCrosley Field30,322Fred HutchinsonHouston Colt .45sHouston, TexasColt Stadium32,601Harry CraftLos Angeles DodgersLos Angeles, CaliforniaDodger Stadium56,000Walter AlstonMilwaukee BravesMilwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee County Stadium43,768Bobby BraganNew York MetsNew York, New YorkPolo Grounds56,000Casey StengelPhiladelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaConnie Mack Stadium33,608Gene MauchPittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaForbes Field35,500Danny MurtaughSan Francisco GiantsSan Francisco, CaliforniaCandlestick Park42,553Alvin DarkSt. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis, MissouriBusch Stadium30,500Johnny Keane Standings start American League New York Yankees break National League Los Angeles Dodgers end Tie game 1 tie game (0 in AL, 1 in NL), which is not factored into winning percentage or games behind (and was replayed again) occurred during the season. National League May 29, Milwaukee Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, tied at 3 after a shortened seven innings on account of fog.Retrosheet Boxscore: Milwaukee Braves 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1963/B05290MLN1963.htm 2026-04-30 www.retrosheet.org Postseason The postseason began on October 2 and ended on October 6 with the Los Angeles Dodgers sweeping the New York Yankees in the 1963 World Series in four games. Bracket World Series AL New York Yankees 0 NL Los Angeles Dodgers 4 Managerial changes Off-season Team Former Manager New ManagerBoston Red SoxPinky HigginsJohnny PeskyChicago CubsCollege of CoachesBob KennedyCleveland IndiansMel HarderBirdie TebbettsKansas City AthleticsHank BauerEd LopatMilwaukee BravesBirdie TebbettsBobby Bragan In-season Team Former Manager New ManagerDetroit TigersBob ScheffingChuck DressenWashington SenatorsMickey VernonEddie YostEddie YostGil Hodges League leaders American League start + Hitting leaders1963 American League Batting Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1963-batting-leaders.shtml 2025-02-05 Baseball-Reference.com en Stat Player Total AVG Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) .321 OPS Bob Allison (MIN) .911 HR Harmon Killebrew (MIN) 45 RBI Dick Stuart (BOS) 118 R Bob Allison (MIN) 99 H Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) 183 SB Luis Aparicio (BAL) 40 break + Pitching leaders1963 American League Pitching Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1963-pitching-leaders.shtml 2025-02-05 Baseball-Reference.com en Stat Player Total W Whitey Ford (NYY) 24 L Orlando Peña (KCA) 20 ERA Gary Peters (CWS) 2.33 K Camilo Pascual (MIN) 202 IP Whitey Ford (NYY) 269.1 SV Stu Miller (BAL) 27 WHIP Ralph Terry (NYY) 1.063 end National League start + Hitting leaders1963 National League Batting Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL/1963-batting-leaders.shtml 2025-02-05 Baseball-Reference.com en Stat Player Total AVG Tommy Davis (LAD) .326 OPS Hank Aaron (MIL) .977 HR Hank Aaron (MIL)Willie McCovey (SF) 44 RBI Hank Aaron (MIL) 130 R Hank Aaron (MIL) 121 H Vada Pinson (CIN) 204 SB Maury Wills (LAD) 40 break + Pitching leaders1963 National League Pitching Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL/1963-pitching-leaders.shtml 2025-02-05 Baseball-Reference.com en Stat Player Total W Sandy Koufax1 (LAD)Juan Marichal (SF) 25 L Roger Craig (NYM) 22 ERA Sandy Koufax1 (LAD) 1.88 K Sandy Koufax1 (LAD) 306 IP Juan Marichal (SF) 321.1 SV Lindy McDaniel (CHC) 22 WHIP Sandy Koufax (LAD) 0.875 1 National League Triple Crown pitching winner end Milestones Batters Cycles List of Major League Baseball players to hit for the cycle Johnny Callison (PHI): Callison hit for his first cycle and sixth in franchise history, on June 27 against the Pittsburgh Pirates.http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1963/B06270PIT1963.htm Philadelphia Phillies 13, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 June 27, 1963 Retrosheet.org September 11, 2011 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924132821/http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1963/B06270PIT1963.htm live Jim Hickman (NYM): Hickman hit for his first cycle, first in franchise history, and seventh natural cycle in major league history on August 7 against the St. Louis Cardinals.http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1963/B08070NYN1963.htm New York Mets 7, St. Louis Cardinals 3 August 7, 1963 Retrosheet.org September 11, 2011 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924132824/http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1963/B08070NYN1963.htm live Other batting accomplishments Eddie Mathews (MIL): Became the eighth player in Major League history to hit 400 home runs in the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 16.Eddie Mathews Career Home Runs https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=matheed01&t=b 2026-05-04 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 Duke Snider (NYM): Became the ninth player in Major League history to hit 400 home runs in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds on June 14.Duke Snider Career Home Runs https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=snidedu01&t=b 2026-05-04 Baseball-Reference.com en Woodie Held / Pedro Ramos / Tito Francona / Larry Brown (CLE): Became the second group of players to hit four consecutive home runs in the 6th inning in game one of a doubleheader on July 31 against the Los Angeles Angels.Eagle Ed Teams that have hit four straight home runs https://www.mlb.com/news/four-straight-home-runs-in-a-game-c268169128 2026-04-30 MLB.com en Willie Mays (SF): Became the 10th player in Major League history to hit 400 home runs in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on August 27.Willie Mays Career Home Runs https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=mayswi01&t=b 2026-05-07 Baseball-Reference.com en Jesús Alou / Matty Alou / Felipe Alou (SF): Became the first brother trio to bat consecutively in one game on September 10. Stan Musial (STL): Set a National League record for most career hits with his 3,630th hit in on September 29 against the Cincinnati Reds. Pitchers No-hitters List of Major League Baseball no-hitters Sandy Koufax (LAD): Koufax threw for his second career no-hitter and 15th no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the San Francisco Giants 8–0 on May 11. Koufax walked two and struck out four, throwing 72 strikes on 111 pitches.San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers Box Score: May 11, 1963 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/LAN/LAN196305110.shtml 2026-05-04 Baseball-Reference.com en Don Nottebart (HOU): Nottebart threw for his first career no-hitter and first in franchise history, by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4–1 on May 17. Nottebart walked three and struck out eight, throwing 67 strikes on 105 pitches.Philadelphia Phillies vs Houston Colt .45s Box Score: May 17, 1963 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/HOU/HOU196305170.shtml 2026-05-04 Baseball-Reference.com en Juan Marichal (SF): Marichal threw for his first career no-hitter and ninth in franchise history, by defeating the Houston Colt .45s 1–0 on June 15. Marichal walked two and struck out five.Houston Colt .45s vs San Francisco Giants Box Score: June 15, 1963 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SFN/SFN196306150.shtml 2026-05-04 Baseball-Reference.com en Other pitching accomplishments Bob Shaw (MIL): Set a Major League record for most balks in a game by a single player when he balked five times on May 4.Belleville Gary May 4, 1963: Braves’ Bob Shaw Sets NL/AL Record with 5 Balks https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/may-4-1963-braves-bob-shaw-sets-nl-al-record-with-5-balks/ sabr.org Society for American Baseball Research October 28, 2025MLB Balk Records Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_balk1.shtml 2026-05-04 www.baseball-almanac.com en-us Milwaukee Braves: Set a Major League record at six balks for most balks in a game by a single team when Bob Shaw balked five times and Denny Lemaster balked once on May 4. Early Wynn (CLE): Became the 14th member of the 300-win club, defeating the Kansas City Athletics on game two of a doubleheader on July 13, winning 7–4.Randhawa Manny 300-game winners in MLB history https://www.mlb.com/news/300-win-pitchers-c271491170 2020-05-10 2026-03-09 MLB.com en Warren Spahn (MIL): Breaks a National League record for most starts previously set by Grover Cleveland Alexander, when he starts his 601st game on August 23. Became the oldest pitcher to win 20 games in a season on September 8 against the Philadelphia Phillies, at age 42. Miscellaneous Ernie Banks (CHC): Set a National League record by recording 22 putouts in a 3–1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 9. Season recap In the American League, the New York Yankees were in the 4th of 5 straight pennant winning years, and, led by MVP Elston Howard, cruised to the American League title by 10.5 games over the 2nd place Chicago White Sox. In the National League, most experts figured the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers would be locked in another battle for the pennant, much like 1962 when the Giants came from behind and beat the Dodgers in a playoff. The Dodgers started slowly, perhaps feeling the hangover effect from blowing the pennant the year before. They were 2 games under .500 in early May, and trailed the surprising St. Louis Cardinals by 4.5 games. Then their pitching asserted itself, and on August 28, the Dodgers led the Giants by 5.5 games and the Cardinals by 6.5 games. The Cardinals proceeded to win 19 of their next 20 games and, while the Dodgers didn't exactly slump, they went "only" 14–7 during that same period. Thus, the Dodgers went into St. Louis on September 16 to play the Cardinals in a 3-game series leading by only 1 game. With the memory of blowing the 1962 pennant fresh in their minds, the Dodgers proceeded to sweep the Cardinals and take a 4-game lead with 7 games to go. The key game was the third one; the Cardinals led 5–1 in the 8th inning and a win would move them back to within 2 games of L.A. But the Dodgers got 3 in the 8th and in the top of the 9th, late season call up Dick Nen, in only his 8th major league at bat, hit a pinch hit homer to force extra innings. The Cardinals got a leadoff triple from Dick Groat in the 10th but could not score. The Dodgers then scored an unearned run in the 13th inning and won, 6–5. The disheartened Cardinals then lost their next 3 games as well while the Dodgers won 3 of their next 4 to clinch the pennant with 6 games left. Awards and honors thumb|180px|Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax Regular season Baseball Writers' Association of America Awards BBWAA Award National League American League Rookie of the Year Pete Rose (CIN) Gary Peters (CWS) Cy Young Award Sandy Koufax (LAD) — Most Valuable Player Sandy Koufax (LAD) Elston Howard (NYY) Babe Ruth Award(World Series MVP) Sandy Koufax (LAD) —Gold Glove Awards Position National League American League Pitcher Bobby Shantz (STL) Jim Kaat (MIN) Catcher Johnny Edwards (CIN) Elston Howard (NYY) 1st Base Bill White (STL) Vic Power (MIN) 2nd Base Bill Mazeroski (PIT) Bobby Richardson (NYY) 3rd Base Ken Boyer (STL) Brooks Robinson (BAL) Shortstop Bobby Wine (PHI) Zoilo Versalles (MIN)Outfield Roberto Clemente (PIT) Jim Landis (CWS) Curt Flood (STL) Al Kaline (DET) Willie Mays (SF) Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) Other awards 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 2025-01-14 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 2025-01-14 www.baseball-almanac.com Sandy Koufax (LAD) Whitey Ford (NYY) 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 2025-01-14 www.baseball-almanac.com(Relief pitcher) Lindy McDaniel (CHC) Stu Miller (BAL) 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 2025-01-14 www.baseball-almanac.com Pete Rose (CIN) Pete Ward (CWS) 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 2025-01-14 www.baseball-almanac.com Ray Culp (PHI) Gary Peters (CGW) Manager of the YearManager of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snmy.shtml 2025-01-14 www.baseball-almanac.com Walter Alston (LAD) — Executive of the YearMLB Executive of the Year Award Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_sney.shtml 2025-01-14 www.baseball-almanac.com Bing Devine (STL) — Monthly awards Player of the Month Major League Baseball Player of the Month Award Month National League May Dick Ellsworth (CHC) June Ron Santo (CHC) July Willie McCovey (SF) August Willie Mays (SF) Baseball Hall of Fame National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum John Clarkson Elmer Flick Sam Rice Eppa Rixey 1963 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.com99 −2.9%2,538,602 −7.9%31,341San Francisco Giantshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SFG/attend.shtml San Francisco Giants Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com88 −14.6%1,571,306 −1.3%19,399Minnesota Twinshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIN/attend.shtml Minnesota Twins Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com910.0%1,406,652 −1.8%17,366New York Yankeeshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYY/attend.shtml New York Yankees Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com1048.3%1,308,920 −12.4%16,362St. Louis Cardinalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/attend.shtml St. Louis Cardinals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com9310.7%1,170,54622.7%14,451Chicago White Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHW/attend.shtml Chicago White Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com9410.6%1,158,8482.4%14,132New York Metshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYM/attend.shtml New York Mets Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com5127.5%1,080,10817.1%13,335Chicago Cubshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/attend.shtml Chicago Cubs Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com8239.0%979,55160.6%12,093Boston Red Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BOS/attend.shtml Boston Red Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com760.0%942,64228.6%11,783Philadelphia Phillieshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/attend.shtml Philadelphia Phillies Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com877.4%907,14119.0%11,199Cincinnati Redshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CIN/attend.shtml Cincinnati Reds Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com86 −12.2%858,805 −12.6%10,603Detroit Tigershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/attend.shtml Detroit Tigers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com79 −7.1%821,952 −32.0%10,148Los Angeles Angelshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ANA/attend.shtml Los Angeles Angels Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com70 −18.6%821,015 −28.2%10,136Pittsburgh Pirateshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/attend.shtml Pittsburgh Pirates Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com74 −20.4%783,648 −28.1%9,675Baltimore Orioleshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BAL/attend.shtml Baltimore Orioles Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com8611.7%774,343 −2.0%9,560Milwaukee Braveshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ATL/attend.shtml Atlanta Braves Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com84 −2.3%773,0180.8%9,427Kansas City Athleticshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/OAK/attend.shtml Oakland Athletics Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com731.4%762,36419.9%9,412Houston Colt .45shttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/HOU/attend.shtml Houston Astros Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com663.1%719,502 −22.2%8,883Cleveland Indianshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CLE/attend.shtml Cleveland Indians Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com79 −1.3%562,507 −21.4%6,945Washington Senatorshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TEX/attend.shtml Texas Rangers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com56 −6.7%535,604 −26.6%6,695 Uniforms In an attempt to create an identity distinguishable from all other teams, Kansas City Athletics owner Charlie Finley changed the team uniforms to kelly green and yellow. This tradition of "green and gold" has been preserved to this day, although the kelly green has since been replaced with forest green. Finley also changed the Athletics' cleats to white instead of the standard black. Coaches and managers were also given white hats, which were dropped when the Athletics adopted new colors in 1993. The white cleats were dropped in 2000, but were revived in 2008. Venues The New York Mets would play their final game at the Polo Grounds on September 18 against the Philadelphia Phillies, moving into Shea Stadium for the start of the 1964 season. This would be the final of 78 seasons since 1882 that any iteration of the Polo Grounds featured a major-league team. Media Television CBS and NBC aired weekend Game of the Week broadcasts. The All-Star Game and World Series also aired on NBC. Retired numbers Stan Musial had his No. 6 retired by the St. Louis Cardinals on September 29. This was the first number retired by the team. See also 1963 in baseball (Events, Births, Deaths) 1963 Nippon Professional Baseball season Notes References External links 1963 Major League Schedule at Baseball Reference Category:Major League Baseball seasons Category:1963 in baseball