On February 11 1914 — Declining to remain with the Chicago Cubs as a player after being fired as manager, second baseman Johnny Evers is traded to the Boston Braves for second...
On February 11 1911 — The Chicago Cubs acquire second baseman Dave Shean from the Boston Rustlers for third baseman Scotty Ingerton and pitcher Big Jeff Pfeffer. This is the second time...
On February 10 1948 — The Philadelphia Phillies acquire veteran shortstop Eddie Miller from the Boston Braves , sending outfielder Johnny Wyrostek in exchange. More Atlanta Braves history & fan-cave gifts →...
On February 10 1920 — “Wanting to make a clean breast of things”, Lee Magee admits to National League president John Heydler and Chicago Cubs president William Veeck that he tried to...
On February 8 1916 — The National League turns down a request from Brooklyn Robins owner Charles Ebbets, who had wanted to impose a limit of 2,000 seats that clubs can sell...
On February 7 1942 — The Cincinnati Reds stir the hometown fans by selling popular catcher Ernie Lombardi to the Boston Braves , where he will win the National League batting title...
Hank Aaron Positions: Rightfielder and First Baseman Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-0, 180lb (183cm, 81kg) Born: February 5, 1934 in Mobile, AL High School: Allen Institute (Mobile, AL) Debut: April 13,...
On February 5, 1934, a day before Babe Ruth’s 39th birthday, future all-time home run leader Hammerin’ Hank Aaron is born in Mobile, Alabama. After a one-year stint with the Negro Leagues’...
On February 3 1965 — Milwaukee Braves officials propose a $500,000 payment to county officials if the club’s lease to play in Milwaukee can be terminated a year early. The offer is...
January 30, 1960 – When Henry Aaron was informed that new manager Charlie Dressen was considering moving him from right field to second base, Aaron responded, “I’ll play second if he’ll play...