The New York Yankees acquire outfielder Johnny Callison on a conditional basis from the Chicago Cubs. The Yankees will end up keeping him and completing the deal by shipping pitcher Jack Aker to the Cubs on May 17th.

ByTom January 19, 1972October 21, 2020

The New York Yankees acquire outfielder Johnny Callison on a conditional basis from the Chicago Cubs. The Yankees will end up keeping him and completing the deal by shipping pitcher Jack Aker to the Cubs on May 17th.

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Baseball Writers elect three players to the Hall of Fame: Yogi Berra, Sandy Koufax and Early Wynn

ByThis Day in Baseball January 19, 1972August 25, 2024

On January 19, 1972, the Baseball Writers elect three players to the Hall of Fame: Yogi Berra, (339 votes) Sandy Koufax (344 votes) and Early Wynn (301 votes) One year earlier, the writers had failed to elect anyone to the Hall. Koufax, at the age of 36, becomes the youngest man to gain election to…

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Day: January 19, 1972

The New York Yankees acquire outfielder Johnny Callison on a conditional basis from the Chicago Cubs. The Yankees will end up keeping him and completing the deal by shipping pitcher Jack Aker to the Cubs on May 17th.

Baseball Writers elect three players to the Hall of Fame: Yogi Berra, Sandy Koufax and Early Wynn

Start Listieng to Classic Baseball Broadcasts (1934 - 1973)

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