February 12 in Pittsburgh Pirates History: Boston Braves send Mike Donlin to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Vin Campbell (1912)

On February 12 1912 — In a change of outfielders, the Boston Braves send Mike Donlin to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Vin Campbell. After one season with Pittsburgh, Donlin will be waived to the Phillies but will refuse to report and elect to retire.

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