On October 31, 1972 — In a seven-player trade, Don Money is dealt by the Phillies along with Bill Champion and John Vukovich to the Brewers in exchange for Ken Brett, Jim Lonborg, Ken Sanders, and Earl Stephenson. The 25 year-old versatile infielder will spend over a decade with Milwaukee, becoming a four-time All-Star.
More importantly, the deal opens up third base for a young infielder named Mike Schmidt, who will embark on a Hall of Fame career.