The Philadelphia Phillies keep swapping with the Chicago Cubs trading for slugger Cy Williams

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On December 29, 1917 —  The Philadelphia Phillies keep swapping with the Chicago Cubs, this month sending OF Dode Paskert, a seven-year veteran, to Chicago for slugger Cy Williams. Williams will flourish in the Baker Bowl, and will hit 222 home runs for the Phillies over the next 13 years. Paskert will not enjoy the same success at Wrigley Field.

 

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