February 11 in Chicago Cubs History: Johnny Evers is traded to the boston Braves (1914)

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 baseman Bill Sweeney and cash considerations. Evers will have one good season left, leading the “Miracle Braves” to the Nati

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