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| 1954 | The Yankees and Orioles complete the largest trade in major league history when 17 players, including Don Larsen, Gene Woodling, and Bob Turley, change teams. The first phase of the transaction began on November 18 and will conclude today after the major league draft. |
| 1956 | Future Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio is selected as the American League Rookie of the Year, beating out Indian right fielder Rocky Colavito and Oriole outfielder/first baseman Tito Francona. The 22-year-old White Sox shortstop led the American League with 21 stolen bases. |
| 1970 | The Orioles acquire Pat Dobson and Tom Dukes from the Padres for Fred Beene (who returned to San Diego in May), Enzo Hernandez, Tom Phoebus, and Al Severinsen. The right-hander joins Jim Palmer, Dave McNally, and Mike Cuellar in Baltimore's "Four Leaf Clover" pitching staff, the first rotation in more than 50 years to have four 20-game winners. |
| 1998 | Orioles' first baseman Rafael Palmeiro, bypassing his agent and making the deal himself, signs a $45 million, five-year contract with the Rangers. The 33-year-old All-Star corner infielder, who turned down a more substantial offer from Baltimore, returns to Texas, the team he left five seasons ago to join the Birds. |
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