On February 12, 1994, Hall of Fame third baseman Ray Dandridge dies at the age of 80. The former Negro Leagues star batted .322 for his career and gained election to the Hall of Fame in 1987.
Milwaukee Brewers star Robin Yount announces his retirement
MLB owners greatly reduce the commissioner’s power to act “in the best interests of baseball.”
1994 – The Philadelphia Phillies trade P Terry Mulholland and a player to be named later to the New York Yankees in exchange for P Bobby Munoz, 2B Kevin Jordan and minor league P Ryan Karp.
1994 – The Ted Williams Retrospective Museum and Library opens in Hernando, FL.
1994 – Public batting practice by retired NBA star Michael Jordan draws hundreds of reporters. Jordan looks to sign a deal with the Chicago White Sox as an outfielder but some Astros are quick to point out it won’t be easy for him. At his home, Houston pitcher Todd Jones is so incensed with radio callers predicting baseball stardom that he calls the station himself to challenge the basketball champion.
1994 – Astros unveil new uniforms that do away with orange as a team color, rainbow stripes on the jersies, and the “H” on the cap. The new look will feature midnight blue and metallic gold with a flying star on the caps and jersies.
1994 – The California Angels sign free agent outfielder Bo Jackson to a one-year contract worth $1 million.
1994 – The Kansas City Royals sign free agent outfielder Dave Henderson to a one-year $750,000 contract.
1994 – Free agent relief pitcher Lee Smith is signed by the Baltimore Orioles.
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