Los Angeles Dodgers acquire left-handed pitcher Al Downing from the Milwaukee Brewers

On February 10, 1971, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquire left-handed pitcher Al Downing from the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Andy Kosco. Downing will win 20 games for the Dodgers in 1971. He will gain notoriety for a much different reason in 1974, when he surrenders Hank Aaron’s record-breaking 715th home run.