San Diego Padres trade future Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry

On February 15, 1980, the San Diego Padres trade future Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry, Tucker Ashford and Joe Carroll Texas Rangers for first baseman Willie Montanez. Perry won 12 games for the Padres in 1979, posting an ERA of 3.06. Perry will struggle with Texas, losing nine of 15 decisions before a mid-season trade to the New York Yankees.

 
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