Boston Red Sox of Ted William's era. Ted retired in 1960. Baltimore Orioles began in 1954 at Memorial Stadium. Here is the earlier, "fat" bird. Kansas City Athletics played from 1955 to 1967.The grey ruff textured pennant suggests elephant skin! Catfish Hunter began there in 1965.

Fightin' Phillies, after the 1950 World series. The Washington Senators moved to become the Minnesota Twins in 1961. HOFer Harmon Killebrew was notable in those early years. HOFers Ermie Banks and Billy Williams made the Cubs famous in the '60s.

Los Angeles Angels' inaugural pennant, 1961. They became the California Angels in 1966 and the Anaheim Angels in 1997. St. Louis Cardinals San Francisco Giants were formed in 1958 as the New York team left the Polo Grounds for Seal Stadium. Notable players were Mays, McCovey, Marichal and Perry.

The Cincinnati team was called the 'Red Legs' from 1953 to 1958. They won the pennant in 1961 with Frank Robinson. Cleveland Indians pennant holders saw HOFers Lemon and Wynn play. The Go-Go Chicago White Sox won the AL pennant in 1959.

Another view of the 1978 Yankees American League Champs, including Catfish Hunter, Reggie Jackson and Lou Piniella!.