1992 – The Expos trade 3B Tim Wallach to the Dodgers in exchange for minor league infielder Tim Barker.
1992 – The Expos trade 3B Tim Wallach to the Dodgers in exchange for minor league infielder Tim Barker.
Montreal Expos trade longtime leadoff man Tim Raines to the Chicago White Sox
Montreal Expos trade longtime leadoff man Tim Raines to the Chicago White Sox
1986 – Two free agents sign, Gary Ward with the New York Yankees, while Reggie Jackson signs with the Oakland Athletics.
1986 – Two free agents sign, Gary Ward with the New York Yankees, while Reggie Jackson signs with the Oakland Athletics.
St. Louis Cardinals speedster Lou Brock is named Sportsman of the Year by The Sporting News
1974 – St. Louis Cardinals speedster Lou Brock is named Sportsman of the Year by The Sporting News. He finishes ahead of such sports luminaries as tennis great Jimmy Connors, golfer Johnny Miller, and Dodgers ironman reliever Mike Marshall.
Curt Flood refuses to accept a trade to the Philadelphia Phillies
Curt Flood refuses to accept a trade to the Philadelphia Phillies
Jim Lonborg tears the ligaments in his left knee
1967 – While skiing at Lake Tahoe, Boston Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg tears the ligaments in his left knee. Lonborg, who posted a 22-9 record with 246 strikeouts and a 3.49 ERA and received the Cy Young Award, will pitch 12 more seasons in the major leagues, but will not again reach double digits in wins until 1971.
1959 – The Milwaukee Braves sign 20-year old Dominican slugger Rico Carty.
1959 – The Milwaukee Braves sign 20-year old Dominican slugger Rico Carty.
Aaron changes to double digits
December 24, 1954 – Milwaukee Sentinel columnist Ray Grody reported that Henry Aaron had requested a change in his uniform number. Aaron wore number 5 as a rookie but asked for number 44 because he likes double numbers.
Grover Cleveland Alexander is found lying unconscious in an alley in Hollywood, CA
1949 – Hall of Fame pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander is found lying unconscious in an alley in Hollywood, CA. The great Old Pete, who was elected to the HoF in 1938, is suffering from epilepsy and is missing one of his ears. He will die from liver disease less than a year later.
1940 – The Cleveland Indians trade veteran outfielder Ben Chapman to the Washington Senators for pitcher Joe Krakauskas. Cleveland also sells pitcher Johnny Allen to the Browns.
1940 – The Cleveland Indians trade veteran outfielder Ben Chapman to the Washington Senators for pitcher Joe Krakauskas. Cleveland also sells pitcher Johnny Allen to the Browns.
