TheĀ Milwaukee BravesĀ purchase veteranĀ Dick LittlefieldĀ from theĀ Chicago Cubs. The well-traveled pitcher will be wearing his 10th and last major league uniform.

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TheĀ Milwaukee BravesĀ purchase veteranĀ Dick LittlefieldĀ from theĀ Chicago Cubs. The well-traveled pitcher will be wearing his 10th and last major league uniform.

Larry Doby

Cleveland Indians and Baltimore Orioles pull off a major five-player deal

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On March 31, 1958, the Cleveland Indians and Baltimore Orioles pull off a major five-player deal. In the trade, the Indians acquire Hall of Famer Larry Doby and another player in exchange for outfielder Gene Woodling, pitcher Bud Daley, and utility man Dick Williams. In 1947, Doby had become the first black player in theā€¦