In a six-player trade, the Braves trade for playoff hero Bobby Thompson

On February 1, 1954 — In a six-player trade, the Braves deal a pair of southpaws, Johnny Antonelli and Don Liddle, catcher Ebba St. Claire as well as shortstop Billy Klaus to the Giants in exchange for playoff hero Bobby Thomson and backstop Sammy Calderone. Milwaukee’s new outfielder will break his ankle in an exhibition game and will appear in only 43 games, while Johnny Antonelli posts a 21-7 record, leading the league with an ERA of 2.30 for his new team in New York.

 

1954 | Billy Klaus | Bobby Thompson | Don Liddle | Ebba St. Claire | February 1 | Johnny Antonelli | Milwaukee Braves | New York Giants | Sam Calderone

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