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VolPack22 said:
On February 5 in Baseball History...​

  • 1919 - N.L. president John Heydler dismisses charges brought in 1918 by Reds owner Garry Herrmann and manager Christy Mathewson against Hal Chase for betting against his team and throwing games in collusion with gamblers. Two weeks later, Giants manager John McGraw trades first baseman Walter Holke and catcher Bill Rariden to the Reds for Chase.

  • 1942 - The Braves get Tommy Holmes from the Yankees for Buddy Hassett and Gene Moorein one of the best trades in Braves history. Hassett will hit .284, then join the Navy and never make it back to the major leagues. The much-traveled Moore will never play for the Yanks. Holmes couldn't break into New York's all-star outfield, but he will be a .302 career hitter and help the Braves win the 1948 pennant.

  • 1956 - New York City Mayor Robert Wagner and Brooklyn Borough President Frank Cashmore sponsor a bill to create a Brooklyn Sports Center Authority, which will propose building a $30 million downtown sports center.

Baseball Birthdays on February 5... ​


Baseball Deaths on February 5... ​

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Happy Birthday hammerin’ Hank!!
 
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On February 6 in Baseball History...​
  • 1926 - The St. Louis Browns acquire catcher Wally Schang from the Yankees for pitcher George Mogridge and cash. Although Schang is 37, he will hold the job as catcher for the Browns for four seasons.

  • 1934 - The Reds purchase 43-year-old Dazzy Vance from the Cardinals for $7,500. The future Hall of Famer will pitch for two more years, although he will only make two starts for the Reds.

  • 1958 - Ted Williams signs with the Red Sox for $135,000, making him the highest-paid player in major-league history.

Baseball Birthdays on February 6... ​


Baseball Deaths on February 6... ​

 
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