November 20, 1945 Rick Monday is born. He was the 1st overall pick in the inaugural player draft in 1965. In 1976 while playing for the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium, he memorably snatched an American Flag away from 2 people who ran onto the field and attempted to burn it. He also…
1945 – The rules are revised for election of modern players to the Hall of Fame. A runoff election is formulated as a way to qualify more players for selection, but it fails to meet its objective as no one reaches the 75 percent requirement in the runoff. Former players Frank Chance, Johnny Evers and Ed Walsh and former manager Miller Huggins come closest.
1945 – Billy Southworth leaves the St. Louis Cardinals to sign a three-year contract with the Boston Braves, who are making aggressive moves under Lou Perini and other new owners. Eddie Dyer will become the new Cardinals manager.
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