1954 – The Chicago Cubs send shortstop Roy Smalley to the Milwaukee Braves for pitcher Dave Cole, opening up the shortstop job for Ernie Banks.

On March 20, 1954 — 1954 – The Chicago Cubs send shortstop Roy Smalley to the Milwaukee Braves for pitcher Dave Cole, opening up the shortstop job for Ernie Banks.

Sources –
Baseball Reference March 20
SABR Games Project
National Pastime March 20
Retro Sheet
Replay The Game

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