All in a day’s work

Warren Spahn has a busy schedule 60 years ago today in Los Angeles.

First, the Milwaukee Braves’ left-hander spends the early part of the day in Hollywood, where he prepares for his first and only acting gig as he plays a German soldier in the TV series “Combat!”

Spahn, who is a big fan of the show, actually himself is a decorated World War II veteran who takes part in the Battle of the Bulge, as well as the battle at Remagen.

After wrapping up his cameo appearance on “Combat!” the 42-year-old Spahn heads to Dodgers Stadium, where he warms up for his 601st career start that replaces Pete Alexander atop the all-time National League list.

Spahn then throws a complete game, beating the Dodgers 6-1 en route to finishing the 1963 season with a 23-7 record.

The 1963 season is the last great summer of Spahn’s Hall of Fame career.

He struggles to a 13-29 record over the next two years before leaving the majors after the 1965 season with a lifetime record of 363-245.

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