Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally Free Agency upheld by Federal Judge
federal judge upholds a recent decision by arbitrator Peter Seitz, who had granted free agency to pitchers Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally
Arbitrator Peter Seitz declares Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally free agents
arbitrator Peter Seitz declares Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally free agents
New York Yankees announce the signing of free agent pitcher Jim “Catfish” Hunter
New York Yankees announce the signing of free agent pitcher Jim “Catfish” Hunter
Arbitrator Peter Seitz rules in favors of Cy Young Award winner Catfish Hunter making him an unrestricted free agent.
1974 – Arbitrator Peter Seitz rules in favors of Cy Young Award winner Jim Hunter in a dispute with A’s owner Charlie Finley making “Catfish” a very attractive unrestricted free agent.
The Cardinals trade Curt Flood in 7 player deal and Flood refuses to report to Philadelphia starting a dramatic change to the game
The Cardinals trade Curt Flood along with Byron Browne, Joe Hoerner, and Tim McCarver to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Dick Allen, Jerry Johnson, and Cookie Rojas. When Flood refuses to report to Philadelphia, St. Louis will send Willie Montanez and a minor leaguer to complete the trade, but the outfielder’s courageous challenge to the reserve clause will have a dramatic impact on the game.
Pittsburgh Pirates signed 22-year-old pitcher Kent Tekulve as an amateur free agent out of Marietta College
On July 16, 1969, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed 22-year-old pitcher Kent Tekulve as an amateur free agent out of Marietta College. As a senior, he posted an 0.94 ERA, but still needed to compete at a tryout at Forbes Field to earn his first pro contract. It took Tekulve just under five years to make…
Ken “Hawk” Harrelson of the Kansas City A’s becomes baseball’s first free agent
On August 21, 1967, Ken “Hawk” Harrelson of the Kansas City A’s becomes baseball’s first free agent when he is “fired” by team owner Charlie Finley. Harrelson had drawn the wrath of Finley by allegedly referring to him as a “menace” to baseball. Remaining unemployed for only a few days, Harrelson will sign on with…
Willie Crawford signed by dodgers 2 days out of High School
June 23, 1964 Willie Crawford, 17-year-old prize plum from Fremont, signs Dodger contract calling for $100,000 bonus as Al Campanis, director of scouting for Dodgers, beams approval. Crawford was All-City in both football (1963) and baseball. With 9.7 speed in 100 yards, he was a highly recruited running back by colleges to play football. Because…
The Braves sign 5 players including future Hall Of Famer Phil Niekro
January 1,1961- The Braves invited eleven farm hands to train with the team in the spring. Among the notable players were Bob Hendley, Tony Cloninger, Phil Niekro, Denver Lemaster, and Bob Uecker. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and other links Other Resources & Links Baseball-Reference Box Score
Willie Stargell signed by Pirates
On August 7, 1958, the Pittsburgh Pirates sign Willie Stargell as an amateur free agent for a reported $1,500 signing bonus. Stargell, 18 years old at the time had just graduated Encinal HS in Alameda, California, where his baseball teammates included future MLB players Tommy Harper and Curt Motton. Stargell played for farm teams in New Mexico, North Dakota,…
