A total of 39 players wore a Phillies uniform 60 years ago. Of that number 18 were pitchers. The average roster age was 26.8, second youngest in the National League.

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.Opening Day was a rainy Tuesday night at Connie Mack Stadium, April 14. Night games started at 8 o’clock back then. First pitch for the opener was 8:37 because of a rain delay. Phillies 5, New Mets 3. 21,016 fans.

The Opening Day roster limit was 28. Thirty days into the season, the number was reduced to 25. The roster that follows is listed on page 3 of the 1964 Phillies Yearbook.

Manager

4 Gene Mauch ... Named manager when Eddie Sawyer resigned after opening day, 1960. At age 34, he was the youngest manager in the major leagues.

Staff

1 George Myatt ... Third base coach.

2 Al Widmar ... Pitching coach.

3 Peanuts Lowrey ... First base coach.

31 Bob Oldis ... Bullpen coach ... 96-year-old resides in Gilbert, AZ.

Joe Liscio ... Trainer

Pitchers

14 Jim Bunning, Age 32, B-R, T-R: Acquired from Tigers in a 4-player trade, December 15, 1963. Led staff, 19-8, 2.63 ERA. Included was perfect game vs. Mets. 7^th All-Star selection.

41 Chris Short, 26, B-R, T-L: Milford, DE, native; signed by Phillies out of Bordentown (NJ) Military Institute, June 14, 1957. 17-9, 2.20 ERA for 42 games (31 starts). Named NL All-Star.

23 Dennis Bennett, 24, B-L, T-L: Signed by Phillies out of Shasta College, Redding (CA), May 7, 1958. 12-14, 3.68 ERA for 41 games (32 starts).

28 Art Mahaffey, 26, B-R, T-R: Signed by Phillies after graduation from Western Hills High School, Cincinnati (OH), June 29, 1956. 12-9, 4.52 ERA for 34 games (29 starts). 85-year-old resides in Allentown, Pa.

37 Ray Culp, 22, B-R, T-R: Signed to $100,000 bonus by Phillies following graduation from Stephen F. Austin HS, Austin (TX), June 6, 1959. 1963 All-Star, 14-11, 2.97 as a rookie. Followed with 8-7, 4.13 ERA; 30 games (19 starts). 82-year-old resides in Austin, TX.

27 Jack Baldschun, 27, B-R, T-R: Rule 5 selection from Reds, November 28, 1960. Career high 71 games, 118.1 innings, 6 wins, 21 saves as the closer. Appeared in 65 games or more in all 5 Phils seasons (1961-65).

45 John Klippstein, 36, B-R, T-R: Purchased from Reds, March 25, 1963; sold to Twins, June 29, 1964. 11 relief appearances before being sold.

46 Dallas Green, 29, B-L, T-R: Signed by Phillies out of the University of Delaware prior to 1955 season. 2-1, 5.79 ERA for 25 relief appearances. Also, 7 games in AAA.

19 John Boozer, 25, B-R, T-R: Signed by Phillies out of Wofford College, Spartanburg (SC), July 9, 1958. 3-4, 5.07 ERA in 22 games (3 starts). Spent most of June in AAA.

62/18 Rick Wise, 18, B-R, T-R: Signed after graduating from Madison HS, Portland (OR), June 16, 1963. 5-3, 4.04 ERA for 25 games (8 starts). 78-year-old resides in Beaverton, Ore.

18 Ryne Duren, 35, B-R, T-R: Purchased from Angels, March 14, 1963. Sold to Reds on May 13, after only 2 relief appearances (3 innings).

26 Cal McLish, 38, B-R, T-R: Obtained from White Sox, March 12, 1962. 1963 season cut short because tendinitis in right shoulder. Same injury limited him to June 29 and July 14 appearances (5.1 total innings). Released on July 21.

59 Dave Bennett, 18, B-R, T-R: Signed after graduation from Yreka Union (CA) HS, May 31, 1963. Younger brother of Dennis Bennett. Began season in Minors (12-5, combined for Class A & AA). Promoted in June, pitched 1 inning (game started by Dennis) on the 12th. Lone MLB appearance. 78-year-old resides in Yreka, Calif.

Catchers

11 Clay Dalrymple, 27, B-L, T-R: Rule 5 Draft selection from Milwaukee Braves, November 30, 1959. 127 games, .238, 6 HR, 46 RBI. 87-year-old resides in Gold Beach, Ore.

9 Gus Triandos, 33, B-R, T-R: Acquired from Tigers along with Jim Bunning, December 15, 1963. 73 games, .250, 8 HR, 33 RBI.

Infielders

44/22 1B John Herrnstein, 26, B-L, T-L: Signed in December 1958 after an outstanding baseball-football (running back/captain) career at U. of Michigan. An outfielder who played 68 games most among 9 who played first base. 125 games, .234, 6 HR, 25 RBI.

8 2B Tony Taylor, 28, B-R, T-R: Acquired from Cubs in 4-player trade, May 13, 1960. Leadoff hitter. 154 games, .251, 4 HR, 46 RBI.

7 SS Bobby Wine, 25, B-R, T-R: Signed following graduation from Northport HS, Long Island (NY) in 1957. 126 games, .212, 4 HR, 34 RBI; 106 games (SS), 16 (3B). 85-year-old resides in Norristown, Pa.

15 3B Richie Allen, 22, B-R, T-R: Signed following graduation from Wampum (PA) HS in 1960. NL Rookie of the Year, playing a new position. 162 games, .318, 125 runs, 201 hits, 38 doubles, 13 triples, 29 home runs, 91 RBI, 352 total bases. Wore No. 32 in Spring Training.

20 Ruben Amaro, 28, B-R, T-R: Acquired from Cardinals for OF Chuck Essegian, December 3, 1958. 129 games, 4 HR, 34 RBI, .264. Played SS (79), 2B (58), 1B-3B (3 each), LF (1). Won Gold Glove Award at shortstop.

16 Cookie Rojas, 25, B-R, T-R: Acquired from Reds for RHP Jim Owens, November 27, 1962.109 games, 2 HR, 31 RBI, .291. Played CF (54), LF (23), 2B (20), SS (18), 3B-C-RF (1 each). 84-year-old resides in Miami, FL.

5 Roy Sievers, 37, B-R, T-R: Acquired from White Sox in a 3-player trade, November 28, 1962. Sold to Senators, July 1964. 49 games (33 at 1B), .183, 4 HR, 16 RBI.

12 Don Hoak, 36, B-R, TR: Acquired from Pirates for OF Ted Savage, November 28, 1962. Released May 18 after 4 hitless at bats in 6 games.

Outfielders

43 Wes Covington, 32, B-L, T-R: Acquired from Kansas City A’s for OF Bobby DelGreco, July 1961. 129 games (97 in LF), 13 HR, 58 RBI, .280.

25 Tony Gonzalez, 27, B-L, T-R: Acquired from Reds as part of a 5-player trade, June 15, 1960. 131 games (115 CF), 4 HR, 40 RBI, .278.

6 Johnny Callison, 25, B-L, T-R: Acquired from White Sox for 3B Gene Freese, December 9, 1959. 162 games (162 in RF), 31 HR, 104 RBI, .274. All-Star Game MVP after 3-run, walk-off home run in bottom of ninth at She Stadium.

10 Danny Cater, 24, B-R, T-R: Signed following graduation from William B. Travis HS, Austin (TX) in 1958. Opening Day starter in LF after a non-roster spring training invitee. 60 games, 1 HR, 13 RBI, .296. Played LF (35), 1 (7), CF (2), RF (2), 3B (1). Fractured left arm sidelined him from July 22-September 1. 83-year-old resides in Texas.

58/12 Johnny Briggs, 20, B-L, T-L: Signed following New Jersey State American Legion tournament, September 1962. 61 games, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .258. Played LF (9), CF (9), RF (1), 1B (1). 80-year-old resides in Paterson, NJ.

Additional Players During Spring Training

C Dave Watkins, C Gene Harbeson, RHP Darrell Sutherland, LHP Dave Roberts, RHP Rick Quiroz, LHP Jim Miller, RHP Joel Gibson, RHP Paul Brown, RHP Richard Beck.

Additional Players During The Season

Pitchers: Ed Roebuck (RH), Bobby Locke (RH), Morrie Steevens (LH), Gary Kroll (RH), Bobby Shantz (LH).

Catcher: Pat Corrales.

Infielders: Frank Thomas (1B), Vic Power (1B), Costen Shockley (1B).

Outfielders: Alex Johnson, Adolfo Phillips.

Firsts

Allen, Cater, Wise, Briggs, Steevens, Dave Bennett, Kroll, Corrales, Shockley, Johnson each made their MLB debuts during the season.

Lasts

Hoak, McLish, Shantz, Dave Bennett each played in their final career game.