May 23, 1978 – This Day In Baseball

The American League approves the transfer of the Boston Red Sox to a group headed by Jean R. Yawkey, Buddy LeRoux, and Haywood Sullivan. The purchase price is estimated at $15 million. Sullivan had a seven-year career as a catcher for the Red Sox and Kansas City Athletics, while LeRoux was the Boston trainer for eight years.

ByBaseball May 23, 1978

The American League approves the transfer of the Boston Red Sox to a group headed by Jean R. Yawkey, Buddy LeRoux, and Haywood Sullivan. The purchase price is estimated at $15 million. Sullivan had a seven-year career as a catcher for the Red Sox and Kansas City Athletics, while LeRoux was the Boston trainer for eight years.

Manager

First Place Oakland A’s Manager quits A’s finish last

ByThis Day in Baseball May 23, 1978January 26, 2019

On May 23, 1978, Oakland A’s manager Bobby Winkles quits his position, despite the team’s first-place standing in the American League West. Former Kansas City Royals manager Jack McKeon will take over the reigns. The A’s will end up last in the division.

Day: May 23, 1978

First Place Oakland A’s Manager quits A’s finish last

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