March 4 in Boston Red Sox History: Twelve-year Boston Red Sox veteran outfielder Harry Hooper is traded to the Chicago White Sox for outfielders Nemo Leibold and Sha (1921)

March 4, 1921: Traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Chicago White Sox for Shano Collins and Nemo Leibold. After Boston owner Harrison Frazee sold off most of his star players, including Babe Ruth, Hooper was determined to get his just dues. In 1919 and again in 1920, Hooper held out for more money, b

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