Outstanding Sluggers of 1961: Key Players and Their Stats
The page from the 1962 Famous Sluggers Yearbook highlights notable baseball players from the 1961 season, showcasing their performances from the American League and National League. Featured players include Al Smith of the Chicago White Sox, who recorded 28 home runs and 93 RBIs. Tito Francona of the Cleveland Indians achieved a batting average of .301, while his teammate John Romano hit 21 home runs and batted .299. Norm Siebern, representing the Kansas City Athletics, had an impressive tally with 98 RBIs and a batting average of .296. Ernie Banks, a prominent figure for the Chicago Cubs, stood out with 29 home runs. Lastly, Leroy Thomas of the Los Angeles Angels contributed to the team with 24 home runs and a batting average of .285.