On this day in 1972 the Indians and the Yankees hooked up for
a trade that saw Graig Nettles and catcher Gerry Moses head to New York for
John Ellis, Jerry Kenney, Charlie Spikes, and Rusty Torres. Nettles would be a
huge part of three American League pennants and two World Series titles in the
late 70's, ask any Dodgers fan about him.
Also on this day in 1947 the Yankees Joe DiMaggio edged out
Ted Williams to win the American League Most Valuable Player award by one
point. Williams won the Triple Crown this year posting a .343 average with 32
home runs and 162 RBI's but DiMaggio's .315 with 20 home runs and 97 RBI's
would take the award. This would be the second time in the 40's, the other in
1941, that DiMaggio narrowly won the award over a more deserving Ted Williams.
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Sorry for the Capatcha... Blame the Russians :)