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This Day In Baseball History: November 23rd
By Administrator | November 23, 2009
In 1964, future Hall-of-Famer Warren Spahn was purchased by the NY Mets from the Braves… in addition to serving on the club’s coaching staff, the crafty southpaw posted a 4-12 record (in 20 appearances).
In 1971, Bill Virdon was named to replace the retiring Danny Murtaugh as the manager of the world champion Pirates… Murtaugh eventually returned to the Pittsburgh dugout during the 1973 season to replace his replacement.
In 1977, the NY Yankees signed free-agent fireballer Rich Gossage to a six-year 2.75 million dollar contract… “The Goose” recorded 26 saves with a 1.26 ERA for the Pirates the previous season.
In 1988, 2B Steve Sax left the World Champion LA Dodgers when he signed a three-year deal with the NY Yankees.
Born Today: Luis Tiant (1940), Brook Jacoby (1959), David McCarty (1969)
Topics: MLB History |
