Jim Bottomley

Cincinnati Reds acquire future Hall of Famer Jim Bottomley from the St. Louis Cardinals

On December 17, 1932, the Cincinnati Reds acquire future Hall of Famer Jim Bottomley from the St. Louis Cardinals for outfielder Estel Crabtree and pitcher Owen Carroll. “Sunny Jim” batted .296 for St. Louis, but hit only 11 home runs and drove in 48 runs in 91 games.