January 11 in Cincinnati Reds History: Chicago Cubs acquire veteran reliever Ted Abernathy from the Cincinnati Reds (1969)

Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page On January 11, 1969, the Chicago Cubs acquire veteran reliever Ted Abernathy from the Cincinnati Reds for three minor league players. The trade marks the return of the side-arming Abernathy to Chicago, where

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