Talking Chop · Feb 18, 2023
This Day in MLB History: February 18
MLB History
1909 - National League president Harry Pulliam takes a leave of absence due to health issues. League secretary John Heydler takes over.
1909 - The Red Sox trade 41-year old Cy Young to Cleveland for pitchers Charlie Chech, Jack Ryan and $12,500 in cash.
1922 - Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis resigns his federal judgeship in order to focus on his job as Commissioner.
1943 - William D. Cox purchased the Philadelphia Phillies.
1944 - The Cincinnati Reds sign 15-year old Joe Nuxhall.
1960 - Dodgers owner Walter O’Malley completes the purchase of the Chavez Ravine area for a reported $494,000.
1998 - Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray dies at 84 years of age.