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Ozzie Smith becomes the game’s first $1 million shortstop

ByTom January 19, 1983August 26, 2024

Ozzie Smith becomes the game’s first $1 million shortstop when the infielder inks a three-year pact with the World Champion Cardinals. The ‘Wizard of Ahs’, best known for his outstanding defense, won his third consecutive Gold Glove in the offseason.

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Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Ron Cey is sent to the Chicago Cubs for minor leaguers Vance Lovelace and Dan Cataline

ByThis Day in Baseball January 19, 1983February 20, 2021

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Ron Cey is sent to the Chicago Cubs for minor leaguers Vance Lovelace and Dan Cataline. Cey will play 518 games at third for the Cubs, the most since Ron Santo.

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Day: January 19, 1983

Ozzie Smith becomes the game’s first $1 million shortstop

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Ron Cey is sent to the Chicago Cubs for minor leaguers Vance Lovelace and Dan Cataline

Start Listieng to Classic Baseball Broadcasts (1934 - 1973)

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