This Day in MLB History: December 27

Dec 27 2022 by Talking Chop

 

Dec 27

MLB History

1919 - One day after working out a deal to sell Babe Ruth to the Yankees, Red Sox owner Harry Frazee says his team will deal any player except Harry Hooper. They will then deal Hooper to the White Sox following the 1920 season.

1967 - Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg undergoes surgery on his left knee, four days after a skiing accident. Lonborg will struggle to regain his form following the injury.

1984 - Ed Whitson agrees to a five-year, $4.4 million deal with the...

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