February 8 in Cincinnati Reds History: Cincinnati Reds trade catcher Johnny Edwards future major league skippers (1968)

On February 8 1968 — The Cincinnati Reds trade catcher Johnny Edwards to the St. Louis Cardinals for infielder Jimy Williams and catcher Pat Corrales, both future major league skippers. Williams was a major league manager for 12 seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays , Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros

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