Maury Wills
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1969 Expansion Draft is held

On October 14, 1969, the major leagues hold an expansion draft for four new teams: the Kansas City Royals, Montreal Expos, San Diego Padres, and Seattle Pilots. The list of players taken in the draft includes future Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm and notables like Tommy Davis, Tommy Harper, Mudcat Grant, and Maury Wills.