The Phillies send fan-favorite Richie Ashburn to the Cubs in exchange for infielders Alvin Dark and Jim Woods

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On January 11, 1960 — The Philadelphia Phillies send fan-favorite Richie Ashburn, the National League’s top hitter in 1958, to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for infielders Alvin Dark and Jim Woods along with right-hander John Buzhardt. ‘Whitey,’ a future Hall of Famer, will play center field and hit .291 batting leadoff for Chicago this season.

 

 

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