The White Sox deal right fielder Johnny Callison to the Phillies in exchange for infielder Gene Freese

The White Sox deal right fielder Johnny Callison to the Phillies in exchange for infielder Gene Freese

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The White Sox deal right fielder Johnny Callison to the Phillies in exchange for infielder Gene Freese, who will play in Chicago for one year after the trade before returning to the Southside team in 1965. Philadelphia’s new outfielder will become the mainstay in the City of Brotherly Love, compiling a .271 average, 185 home runs (5th best in franchise history, at the time) while providing rock solid defense during his decade with the team.

Two days after trading Norm Cash, the White Sox send young OF Johnny Callison to the Phillies for veteran infielder Gene Freese. This ranks as one of the Phils’ better trades.

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Two days after trading Norm Cash, the White Sox send young OF Johnny Callison to the Phillies for veteran infielder Gene Freese. This ranks as one of the Phils’ better trades.

Representing Major League Baseball, the Yankees’ Yogi Berra visits Italy to present baseball equipment and aid in the sport’s development.

Representing Major League Baseball, the Yankees’ Yogi Berra visits Italy to present baseball equipment and aid in the sport’s development.

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Representing Major League Baseball, the Yankees’ Yogi Berra visits Italy to present baseball equipment and aid in the sport’s development.

The Phils ship Chico Fernandez and Ray Semproch to Detroit for Ken Walters, Ted Lepcio, and minor leaguer Alex Cosmidis

The Phils ship Chico Fernandez and Ray Semproch to Detroit for Ken Walters, Ted Lepcio, and minor leaguer Alex Cosmidis

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The Phils ship Chico Fernandez and Ray Semproch to Detroit for Ken Walters, Ted Lepcio, and minor leaguer Alex Cosmidis. The Cuban-born Fernandez was the first ethnic minority to play for the Phils, and will be the second ethnic minority to play for Detroit.