December 8, 1959 – This Day In Baseball

American League President Joe Cronin reports that expansion plans are indefinite. Branch Rickey scores him for his indecisiveness.

ByTom December 8, 1959

American League President Joe Cronin reports that expansion plans are indefinite. Branch Rickey scores him for his indecisiveness.

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The Continental League awards a franchise to Atlanta.

ByTom December 8, 1959

The Continental League awards a franchise to Atlanta.

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Two days after trading Norm Cash, the White Sox send young OF Johnny Callison to the Phillies for veteran infielder Gene Freese. This ranks as one of the Phils’ better trades.

ByThis Day in Baseball December 8, 1959November 6, 2021

Two days after trading Norm Cash, the White Sox send young OF Johnny Callison to the Phillies for veteran infielder Gene Freese. This ranks as one of the Phils’ better trades.

Day: December 8, 1959

American League President Joe Cronin reports that expansion plans are indefinite. Branch Rickey scores him for his indecisiveness.

The Continental League awards a franchise to Atlanta.

Two days after trading Norm Cash, the White Sox send young OF Johnny Callison to the Phillies for veteran infielder Gene Freese. This ranks as one of the Phils’ better trades.

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