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This Day In Baseball History: November 29th
By Administrator | November 29, 2009
In 1926, Tris Speaker resigned as Indians manager. Stories of a thrown game and betting on games by Ty Cobb and Speaker for third-place money in 1919 gained momentum when Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis held a secret hearing with the two stars and former pitcher-outfielder Joe Wood.
In 1964, the Red Sox traded first baseman Dick Stuart to the Phillies for pitcher Dennis Bennett.
In 1966, the Dodgers traded two-time batting champ Tommy Davis and outfielder Derrell Griffith to the Mets for outfielder Jim Hickman and infielder Ron Hunt.
In 1966, the Yankees traded veteran third baseman Clete Boyer to the Braves for outfielder Bill Robinson and a player to be named later.
In 1976, the Yankees signed free-agent Reggie Jackson to five-year, $3.5 million dollar contract… during his tenure in NY, the Bronx Bombers will win four divisions, three pennants and two World Series.
In 2007, HBO Films announced plans to make a movie out of “Game of Shadows,” the book about Barry Bonds’ alleged steroid use and the subsequent investigation by the federal government.
Born Today: Mike Easler (1950), Pedro Martinez (1968), Mariano Rivera (1969)
Topics: MLB History |
