Cincinnati Reds sell second baseman Don Blasingame to make room for Pete Rose

On July 1, 1963, the Cincinnati Reds sell second baseman Don Blasingame to the Washington Senators. The move makes room for a young infielder named Pete Rose, who will hit .273 and score 101 runs in his rookie season. Rose will enjoy a 24-year career and break the all-time record for most hits.