The Cardinals trade outfielder/first baseman Bobby Tolan and right-hander Wayne Granger to the Reds for Vada Pinson. The World Champion Redbirds obtain the former All-Star Gold Glove outfielder to replace Roger Maris, who retired after the season ended.

ByBaseball October 11, 1968December 7, 2021

The Cardinals trade outfielder/first baseman Bobby Tolan and right-hander Wayne Granger to the Reds for Vada Pinson. The World Champion Redbirds obtain the former All-Star Gold Glove outfielder to replace Roger Maris, who retired after the season ended.

Manager

The Giants name Clyde King as the team’s new manager, replacing Herman Franks

ByThis Day in Baseball October 11, 1968October 13, 2021

The Giants name Clyde King as the team’s new manager, replacing Herman Franks. San Francisco fires their new skipper, who will guide the club to 90 victories next season, after the team blows an 8-0 lead in a contest against the Padres in May, 1970.

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Day: October 11, 1968

The Cardinals trade outfielder/first baseman Bobby Tolan and right-hander Wayne Granger to the Reds for Vada Pinson. The World Champion Redbirds obtain the former All-Star Gold Glove outfielder to replace Roger Maris, who retired after the season ended.

The Giants name Clyde King as the team’s new manager, replacing Herman Franks

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