This Day In Dodgers History: Frank Howard Traded; Eddie Murray Acquired From Orioles

"Howard began his career with the Dodgers after signing with the club in 1958, earning a call-up to MLB later that season. During his first consistent stretch of playing time in 1960, he was among the league's best rookies. In 117 games during that year, Howard posted a .268/.320/.464 slash with 23 home runs and 77 RBI, which earned him National League Rookie of the Year honors."

"He was the first Dodgers player to win the award after the franchise moved to Los Angeles. Howard also played a key piece to the Dodgers World Series title run in 1963, however, his role was mostly as a fourth outfielder during his time in L.A. The following year, the front office opted to package him, Ken McMullen, Phil Ortega, Pete Richert and Dick Nen to the Senators for John Kennedy, Claude Osteen and $100,000."

"Also on this day in Dodgers history but in 1988, the Dodgers acquired first baseman Eddie Murray from the Baltimore Orioles for Juan Bell, Ken Howell, and Brian Holton. The deal came a few years after Murray had requested the Orioles trade him, and the Dodgers were more than willing to take a gamble on the switch-hitting veteran. To go along with Murray, the Orioles included cash in the deal to pay the remaining $8 million left in the final three years of his deal."

Frank Howard signed with the Dodgers in 1958 and reached MLB that season. In 1960 he hit .268/.320/.464 with 23 home runs and 77 RBI in 117 games, earning National League Rookie of the Year honors as the first Dodger to win the award after the franchise moved to Los Angeles. Howard contributed to the Dodgers' 1963 World Series run but served primarily as a fourth outfielder. The Dodgers traded Howard and several players to the Washington Senators in December 1964, after which he became a four-time AL All-Star and two-time top-five MVP finisher. In 1988 the Dodgers acquired veteran Eddie Murray from the Orioles; Murray produced a .798 OPS, 65 home runs and a Silver Slugger with Los Angeles through 1991.

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