March 14 in Cincinnati Reds History: Cincinnati Reds acquire Ernie Lombardi, Babe Herman, Wally Gilbert from the Brooklyn Dodger (1932)

On March 14, 1932, the Cincinnati Reds acquire catcher Ernie Lombardi , outfielder Babe Herman, and infielder Wally Gilbert from the Brooklyn Dodgers for catcher Clyde Sukeforth and infielders Tony Cuccinello and Joe Stripp. Lombardi will star for the Reds over the next 10 seasons. Winning a batting

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