On March 21, 1988 — 1988 – Edd Roush dies in Bradenton, Florida, at the age of 94. A two-time National League batting champion and a .323 hitter over an 18-year career, Roush entered the Hall of Fame in 1962.

Giants send versatile George Kelly to the Reds for Edd Roush

ByThis Day in Baseball February 9, 1927February 4, 2024

1927 – The Giants send versatile George Kelly, along with cash, to the Reds for truculent holdout OF Edd Roush. The Giants sent Roush to the Reds in 1916.

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Pitcher Sad Sam Jones is traded by the New York Yankees

ByTom February 8, 1927February 3, 2024

1927 – Pitcher Sad Sam Jones is traded by the New York Yankees to the St. Louis Browns in exchange for pitcher Joe Giard and outfielder Cedric Durst. Jones will be 8-14 in his only season in St. Louis.

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Month: February 1927

Giants send versatile George Kelly to the Reds for Edd Roush

Pitcher Sad Sam Jones is traded by the New York Yankees

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