March 9 in Philadelphia Phillies History: The Dodgers trade first baseman Babe Dahlgren to the Phillies for outfielder Lloyd Waner and infielder Al Glossop (1943)

On March 9, 1943 — The Brooklyn Dodgers trade first baseman Babe Dahlgren to the Philadelphia Phillies for outfielder Lloyd Waner and infielder Al Glossop. Philadelphia’s new 31-year-old infielder will enjoy an all-star season during his only year in Philadelphia, hitting a solid .287 for the sevent

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