On June 4, 1953, After batting practice at Forbes Field, the Pirates and Cubs announce a shocking trade. Pittsburgh sends slugger Ralph Kinerâ along with C Joe Garagiolaâ P Howie Polletâ and OF Catfish Metkovich to Chicago for C Toby Atwellâ P Bob Schultzâ 1B Preston Wardâ 3B George Freeseâ OF Bob Addisâ OF Gene Hermanskiâ and $150â000. The Pirates defeat the Cubsâ 6 â 1â with Kiner getting a double in four at bats for the Cubs.
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