May 25, 1964, was Memorial Day.

There were no games scheduled in the National League for travel purposes.

The Phillies were traveling from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh to begin a three-game series with the Pirates on Tuesday.

The Phillies were in first place by one-half game.

Barry Bowe is the author of Born to Be Wild, 1964 – The Year the Phillies Blew the Pennant, and 12 Best Eagles QBs.