January 17 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators select Bill Madlock in the 5th round of the 1970 amateur draft (1970)

January 17, 1970: The Washington Senators select Bill Madlock in the 5th round of the 1970 amateur draft. As a September call-up in 1973, he bats .351 in 21 games for the Texas Rangers . In the offseason he is dealt to Chicago Cubs for legendary pitcher Ferguson Jenkins. He wins batting titles for t

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