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Item
Title
126269-26R
Date(s)
- 1960 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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Tacoma Giants manager John "Red" Davis and Portland Beavers manager Les Peden engage in a friendly discussion with the umpire during the 1960 baseball season. The Giants opened their season April 16, 1960 in the newly constructed Cheney Stadium. Fans celebrated the new stadium and the return of Pacific Coast League baseball to Tacoma. Portland won the first game, 7-2. The 1960 Tacoma Giants team included future baseball greats Matty Alou, Tom Haller, Juan Marichal, Willie McCovey, Gaylord Perry and Dusty Rhodes.