Cleveland obtains OF Chuck Hinton from the Senators for 1B Bob Chance and IF Woodie Held.
Cleveland obtains OF Chuck Hinton from the Senators for 1B Bob Chance and IF Woodie Held.
The Chicago White Sox trade P Ray Herbert and 1B Jeoff Long to the Phillies for OF Danny Cater and SS Lee Elia.
The Chicago White Sox trade P Ray Herbert and 1B Jeoff Long to the Phillies for OF Danny Cater and SS Lee Elia.
The Houston Colt .45s officially change their nickname to “Astros.”
The Houston Colt .45s officially change their nickname to “Astros.” The change coincides with the team’s impending move from Colt Stadium to the Harris County Domed Stadium, also known as the Astrodome. The change in name for the three-year old franchise is prompted by a dispute with the Colt firearm company and the team’s proximity to NASA headquarters.
