December 2, 1974 – This Day In Baseball

Pat Ownes unshakes Jim Campbells hand to cancel a trade of future Gold Glove Catcher Bob Boone for Bill Freeham

ByThis Day in Baseball December 2, 1974February 5, 2021

Dec 2, 1974 – After several rounds of bourbon are consumed by Phillies GM Paul Owens and Detroit General Manager Jim Campbell at the winter meetings‚ Owens agrees to trade promising C Bob Boone and P Larry Christenson to Detroit for veterans Bill Freehan and Jim Northrup. Tomorrow morning‚ Owens won’t recall the trade and…

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At the Major League Winter Meetings in New Orleans, LA, the Rules Committee institutes several changes; among the changes is one permitting the use of cowhide, rather than just horsehide, in the manufacture of baseballs.

ByTom December 2, 1974

At the Major League Winter Meetings in New Orleans, LA, the Rules Committee institutes several changes; among the changes is one permitting the use of cowhide, rather than just horsehide, in the manufacture of baseballs.

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The Boston Red Sox trade outfielder Tommy Harper to the California Angels for infielder Bob Heise.

ByThis Day in Baseball December 2, 1974April 9, 2023

The Boston Red Sox trade outfielder Tommy Harper to the California Angels for infielder Bob Heise.

Day: December 2, 1974

Pat Ownes unshakes Jim Campbells hand to cancel a trade of future Gold Glove Catcher Bob Boone for Bill Freeham

At the Major League Winter Meetings in New Orleans, LA, the Rules Committee institutes several changes; among the changes is one permitting the use of cowhide, rather than just horsehide, in the manufacture of baseballs.

The Boston Red Sox trade outfielder Tommy Harper to the California Angels for infielder Bob Heise.

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