1928Ā ā TheĀ GiantsĀ send OFĀ George HarperĀ to theĀ CardinalsĀ for CĀ Bob OāFarrell. OāFarrell, who managed the Birds inĀ 1927, will never regain his effectiveness behind the plate after an arm injury. The trade makes room for 18-year-oldĀ Mel OttĀ to take over the RF position, a spot he will hold for 18 years.
1928Ā ā TheĀ GiantsĀ send OFĀ George HarperĀ to theĀ CardinalsĀ for CĀ Bob OāFarrell. OāFarrell, who managed the Birds inĀ 1927, will never regain his effectiveness behind the plate after an arm injury. The trade makes room for 18-year-oldĀ Mel OttĀ to take over the RF position, a spot he will hold for 18 years.
