1961-1965

D. Jacksonville in first round 4-0

Notes:

• Attendance figures include any playoff and exhibition games.
• 1962: Horton resigns in mid-season to concentrate on campaign for local Congressional seat; Silver agrees to finish term, while retaining title of RCB Chairman of the Board.
• 1963: Due to collapse of American Association, IL forced to absorb two teams and go to two divisions. Back to eight teams in 1964.
• 1964: Silver resigns as club president after the end of the season.
• 1965: In mid-July, amidst a financial crisis, Silver is given complete charge of all operations of the club. In Nov., after the departure of George Sisler Jr., Silver was officially named President and Treasurer; the scope of his duties also meant he was the club’s de facto general manager. On Thanksgiving Day, Silver suffered a serious heart attack, with Chairman of the Board William Lang running the franchise in his absence.

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