1971 - Earl Williams, who hit 33 home runs and 87 RBI for the Atlanta Braves, wins the National League Rookie of the Year honors. Williams gets 18 of 24 votes, with the others going to Willie Montañez of the Philadelphia Phillies.
1993 - The Braves trade pitcher Pete Smith to the Mets in exchange for outfielder Dave Gallagher.
MLB History
1953 - The Dodgers sign Walter Alston to a one-year deal to serve as manager for the 1954 season. Alson will go on to manage the Dodgers for the next 23 seasons while winning over 2.