Future Hall of Fame catcher Rick Ferrell is traded by the St. Louis Browns

On March 1, 1944, future Hall of Fame catcher Rick Ferrell is traded by the St. Louis Browns to the Washington Senators for outfielder Gene “Rowdy” Moore and cash. Ferrell will hit .277 for Washington in 1944.

future Hall of Fame catcher Rick Ferrell is traded by the St. Louis Browns to the Washington Senators for Tony Giuliani and cash. When Giuliani refuses to report to his new team, Washington will send Gene Moore to the Browns to complete the trade. Ferrell will hit .277 for Washington in 1944. Ferrell will retire after the 1945 season. He will be inducted as Player into the Hall of Fame in 1984. (Voted by Veteran’s Committee).

Moore will hit .238 and also retire after the 1945 season.
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