The Phils buy left-handed-hitting OF Chuck Klein from the Fort Wayne Chiefs.

On July 26, 1928 — The Philadelphia Phillies buy left-handed-hitting OF Chuck Klein from the Fort Wayne Chiefs. The 23 year old will go on to have a Hall of Fame career, Spending 15 seasons with the Phillies in total. From 1928 – 1933 he will hit 191 homeruns and bat .359 and win the MVP award in 1930 and finish 2nd in 1929 and 1931.

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