January 25 in Atlanta Braves History: Yankees sell future Hall of Famer Lefty Gomez to the Boston Braves (1943)

On January 25, 1943, the Yankees sell future Hall of Famer Lefty Gomez to the rival Boston Braves . Gomez will never pitch in a game for the Braves, who decided to release the veteran southpaw. Gomez will eventually sign with the Washington Senators. Gomez will make 1 start for the Senators, and nev

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