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White Sox Acquired Pitcher Frank Baumann in Trade 67 Years Ago

White Sox Acquired Pitcher Frank Baumann in Trade 67 Years Ago
World Sports · 23:04:55 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

On this day 67 years ago, the Chicago White Sox completed a trade to acquire pitcher Frank Baumann, a move later characterized as a "sneaky-smart swap" by baseball historians. The transaction brought Baumann to the South Side, where he would pitch for the White Sox through the 1964 season.

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