On February 25, 1919, future Hall of Famer Monte Irvin is born in Columbia, Alabama. Playing in the Negro leagues during his prime, talented Monte Irvin made it to the majors in 1949 with the Giants. Despite his years in the shadows, Irvin still enjoyed a fine career, finishing among league leaders in many offensive…
1919 – The Boston Braves trade INF Jimmy Smith to the New York Giants for 1B Walter Holke.
National League chief John Heydler dismisses charges against Cincinnati Reds star Hal Chase
1919 – The Brooklyn Robins trade first baseman Jake Daubert to the Cincinnati Reds for outfielder Tommy Griffith. Daubert, a former National League MVP with Brooklyn, is shipped out shortly after receiving an out-of-court settlement from the Robins for the balance of his salary ($2,150) because the 1918 season ended a month early.
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