January 23 in St. Louis Cardinals History: Brooklyn Dodgers acquire future Hall of Fame outfielder Hack Wilson (1932)

On January 23, 1932, the Brooklyn Dodgers acquire future Hall of Fame outfielder Hack Wilson from the St. Louis Cardinals for a minor league pitcher and $45,000 in cash. Wilson will bat .297 with 23 home runs and 123 RBIs for Brooklyn in 1932.

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