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1901 It is rumored the National League's leading hitter and the Phillies' top player, Napoleon Lajoie, has jumped to the new American League's Philadelphia franchise.
1956 At the age of 93, Connie Mack dies in Philadelphia. The 'Tall Tactician' is the major league's all-time winningest (3731 victories) and losingest (3948 defeats) manager.
1972 Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announces the Special Committee on the Negro League Hall of Fame selection of Buck Leonard and Josh Gibson.
1973 The owners' announce 'Early Bird' spring training, which is scheduled to begin next week will be canceled until negotiations with the Players' Association are completed. The lockout will last until the end of the month Early Bird' spring training is canceled until negotiations with the players' association are completed.
1982 The longest-playing infield foursome is broken up as the Dodgers trade Davey Lopes to the A's for minor leaguer Lance Hudson. The second baseman had played with Steve Garvey, Ron Cey and Bill Russell since 1974.