1963 – The Cleveland Indians trade outfielder Chuck Essegian to the Kansas City Athletics for pitcher Jerry Walker.

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1963 – The Cleveland Indians trade outfielder Chuck Essegian to the Kansas City Athletics for pitcher Jerry Walker.

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Pitching in relief, the Reds’ Jim Merritt (1-11) records his only win of the year. A 20-game winner last season, Merritt, started the year with 11 straight losses, one short of the National League record.

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