On This Day: November 28
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1958
The Boston Red Sox sign teenage sensation Carl Yastrzemski to a reported bonus of $100,000. The future Hall of Famer will make his MLB debut with Boston in three years.
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On This Day: November 25
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1969
Outfielder Lou Piniella of the Kansas City Royals wins the American League Rookie of the Year Award. He had a slash line of .282/.325/.416 supported by 11 HR and 68 RBI.
On This Day: November 22
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1954
The Pittsburgh Pirates draft outfielder Roberto Clemente from the AAA roster of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Although Clemente hit only .257 for the Montreal Royals last season, he will become a Hall of Fame right fielder with the Pirates.
On This Day: November 19
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1960
The new Washington Senators name Mickey Vernon the first manager in franchise history. An exceptional hitter during his playing career, Vernon played for the original Senators franchise from 1939 to 1948.
On This Day: Nov 15
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1961
For the second consecutive year, New York Yankees outfielder Roger Maris is named American League Most Valuable Player. The new single-season home run record holder with 61 edges his teammate Mickey Mantle by four points, 202-198.
On This Day: Nov 12
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1955
Fred Hutchinson replaces Harry Walker as the St. Louis Cardinals manager. With the departure of Walker, the 1956 season will be the first time in National League history without a player-manager.
On This Day: Nov 9
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1950
After twenty-one years with the club, shortstop and future Hall of Famer Luke Appling is released by the Chicago White Sox allowing him to become the manager of the Memphis Chicks of the South Atlantic League. Appling will be replaced at shortstop by Venezuelan rookie Chico Carrasquel.
On This Day: November 6
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1976
Former Minnesota Twins relief ace Bill Campbell becomes the first of the free agent crop to sign with a new team, joining the Boston Red Sox with a contract calling for $1 million over four years.
On This Day: November 4
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1975
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jim Palmer wins his second Cy Young Award, after pacing the American League in wins (23), shutouts (10), and ERA (2.09).
On This Day: November 1
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1962
The Houston Colt .45s sign 19-year-old second baseman Joe Morgan as an amateur free agent. Morgan will make his MLB debut next season, starting a 22-year Hall of Fame career, most notably with the Reds.
