1955 – The Chicago Cubs sell pitcher Dave Cole to the Philadelphia Phillies. Apprised of the sale, Cole remarks, “That’s too bad. They’re the only team I can beat.”

On March 19, 1955 — 1955 – The Chicago Cubs sell pitcher Dave Cole to the Philadelphia Phillies. Apprised of the sale, Cole remarks, “That’s too bad. They’re the only team I can beat.”

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