February 8 in Boston Red Sox History: St. Louis Browns purchase pitcher Elden Auker (1940)

On February 8 1940 — The St. Louis Browns make one of their best acquisitions ever when they purchase pitcher Elden Auker from the Boston Red Sox . Auker will become the ace of the Browns staff winning 44 games over the next three seasons.

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