The Sixties in America Almanac | Sports and the Changing Tides of American Culture in the 1960s

• The power of money
• Super Bowl Champions of the 1960s
• World Series Champs of the 1960s
• Sports celebrities
• Politics, race, and sports
• National Basketball Association Champions of the 1960s
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The 1960s had its share of thrilling athletic events, fiercely contested rivalries, dominant teams, and inspiring sports heroes. The Green Bay Packers, the Boston Celtics, and the New York Yankees dominated professional football, basketball, and baseball, respectively. Yet the decade also saw upstart teams such as baseball's New York Mets and football's New York Jets produce dramatic championship...