Today in Baseball History: November 20th

1989 On November 20, 1989, Robin Yount of the Milwaukee Brewers becomes only the second player to win MVP awards at two different positions. Yount, the Brewers' starting center fielder, batted .318 with 21 home runs and 103 RBIs. He won his first MVP Award as a shortstop.

1985 On November 20, 1985, the Pittsburgh Pirates name Jim Leyland their manager, replacing Chuck Tanner. Leyland will lead the Pirates to the playoffs in 1990 and '91.

1984 On November 20, 1984, 20-year-old right-hander Dwight Gooden becomes the youngest player in history to win the Rookie of the Year Award. Gooden struck out a major league-leading 276 batters and won 17 games for the New York Mets.

1962 On November 20, 1962, Mickey Mantle collects his third American League MVP Award. Mantle led the league in walks and slugging percentage, while helping the New York Yankees to a berth in the World Series against the San Francisco Giants.

1957 On November 20, 1957, the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Athletics execute a 13-player trade. Among the players involved are second baseman Billy Martin and outfielder Gus Zernial, who are headed to Detroit. The Athletics acquire pitcher Duke Maas, catcher Henry House, and outfielders Bill Tuttle and Jim Small.

1951 On November 20, 1951, the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro Leagues sign a 17-year-old infielder named Henry Aaron. The skinny Mobile, Alabama native will spend one season in the Negro Leagues before signing a contract with the Milwaukee Braves' organization.