This Day in Braves History: Mets acquire Warren Spahn from Braves
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This Day in Braves History: Mets acquire Warren Spahn from Braves
"1964 - The Mets purchase Warren Spahn from the Milwaukee Braves. Spahn will serve as part of New York's coaching staff and will put up a 4-12 record before he is released. Spahn will then sign with the San Francisco Giants. 1998 - The Braves and outfielder Brian Jordan agree on a five-year deal. 2013 - The Yankees agree to a five-year, $85 million contract with former Braves catcher Brian McCann."
"1943 - Commissioner Kenesaw Landis rules that Phillies owner William D. Cox is permanently ineligible to hold office or be employed for having bet on his own team. 1962 - Maury Wills beats out teammate Tommy Davis for the MVP Award in the National League. Wills broke Ty Cobb's single season record with 104 stolen bases. Davis led the National League with a .346 average and drove in 153 runs."
In 1943 Commissioner Kenesaw Landis ruled that Phillies owner William D. Cox was permanently ineligible to hold office or be employed for betting on his own team. In 1962 Maury Wills won the National League MVP after stealing 104 bases, breaking Ty Cobb's single-season record, while Tommy Davis led the league with a .346 average and 153 RBIs. In 1964 the Mets purchased Warren Spahn from the Milwaukee Braves; Spahn coached, went 4–12, was released, and signed with the San Francisco Giants. Additional notable moves include contracts, trades, and managerial changes affecting teams and players through 2021.
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