1953 - The Milwaukee Braves acquire second baseman Danny O’Connell from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for third baseman Sid Gordon, outfielder Sam Jethroe, pitcher Max Surkont and four minor league pitchers. PIttsburgh also receives $100,000.
MLB History
1926 - National League MVP Bob O’Farrell is named to replace Rogers Hornsby as Cardinals manager. Reports suggest the the job was first offered to Bill Killefer who turned it down out of loyalty to Hornsby.
1956 - The New York City Board of Estimate votes $25,000 for a survey regarding the Brooklyn Dodgers’ proposal for a new stadium in downtown Brooklyn.