February 11 in Dodgers History: Making room for Jim Bottomley Cardinals trade Jack Fournier (1923)

On February 11 1923 — With rookie Jim Bottomley in the wings, the St. Louis Cardinals send first baseman Jack Fournier to the Brooklyn Robins in a trade for catcher Hy Myers. The veteran Fournier says he’ll quit if he has to move, but gives in and plays another five seasons. Fournier, with 22 home r

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