February 19 in Cleveland Guardians History: Cleveland Indians star Hal Trosky announces his retirement due to severe migraine headaches (1942)

On February 19 1942 — Hal Trosky, whose season ended last August when he injured his finger and suffering from migraine headaches that cannot be treated, retires as first baseman of the Indians. Trosky, who batted .294 for Cleveland in 1941, retires from the game with 228 career home runs and a life

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