The article recounts significant events in the history of baseball, highlighting transactions, controversies, and notable milestones. In 1969, the Atlanta Braves famously traded Joe Torre to the St. Louis Cardinals in a move stemming from a salary dispute, exchanging him for Orlando Cepeda. Other historical notes emphasize Jackie Robinson's groundbreaking role as the first black broadcaster for a network in 1965 and a significant fire at Griffith Stadium in 1911, showcasing both the triumphs and challenges of baseball's evolution over the decades.
In 1969, the Atlanta Braves traded Joe Torre to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Orlando Cepeda due to salary disputes and Torre's union activities.
On April 9, 1911, a fire accidentally started by plumbers destroyed the grandstand at Griffith Stadium but was rebuilt in time for the home opener.
In 1965, Jackie Robinson made history by joining ABC's major league baseball broadcast team, becoming the first black broadcaster for a network.
In 1999, the Blue Jays fired manager Tim Johnson for admitting he lied about serving in Vietnam, which had put his position in jeopardy.
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