Cincinnati Reds selling popular catcher Ernie Lombardi to the Boston Braves

On February 7 1942 — The Cincinnati Reds stir the hometown fans by selling popular catcher Ernie Lombardi to the Boston Braves, where he will win the National League batting title this season with a .330 average.

He will be traded a year later and finish his career playing 5 seasons for the New York Giants. Lombardi will be elected into the HOF in 1986.

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Cincinnati Reds selling popular catcher Ernie Lombardi to the Boston Braves

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