Los Angeles Dodgers reacquire former star Maury Wills in a four-player trade with the Montreal Expos

Los Angeles Dodgers reacquire former star Maury Wills in a four-player trade with the Montreal Expos

On June 11, 1969, the Los Angeles Dodgers reacquire former star Maury Wills and Manny Mota in a four-player trade with the Montreal Expos for  infielder Paul Popovich and outfielder Ron Fairly. As a member of the Dodgers during the 1962 season, Wills set a major league record by stealing 104 bases. The Expos then…

Hank Aaron and Roberto Clemente trade grand slams in a wild battle between the Braves and Pirates

Hank Aaron and Roberto Clemente trade grand slams in a wild battle between the Braves and Pirates

1962 – Hank Aaron and Roberto Clemente trade grand slams in a wild battle between the Braves and Pirates, but it is Clemente’s that ignites a seven-run rally in the 8th for a 9 – 8 Pirate victory.