Today in Baseball History: November 26th

1993 On November 26, 1993, the last surviving member of the St. Louis Cardinals "Gashouse Gang" passes away. 83-year old Burgess Whitehead dies from a heart attack in Windsor, North Carolina. Whitehead served as a backup for the 1934 World Champions.

1975 On November 26, 1975, Fred Lynn becomes the first rookie to win the Most Valuable Player Award. The Red Sox' center fielder batted .331 with 21 home runs and 105 RBIs, leading Boston to the American League East title.

1963 On November 26, 1963, Cincinnati Reds second baseman Pete Rose is selected the National League"s Rookie of the Year. Rose, who scored 101 runs during the season, wins the award easily, garnering 17 of a possible 20 votes.

1962 On November 26, 1962, the Houston Colt .45s acquire American League batting champion Pete Runnels from the Boston Red Sox for outfielder Roman Mejias. Runnels, who batted .326 in 1962, will slump to .253 with the Colt .45s and will never regain his batting stroke…

1960 On November 26, 1960, the relocated American League team in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul chooses the nickname "Twins" to represent its franchise. The Twins recently moved from Washington, where they were known as the "Senators."

1948 On November 26, 1948, National League President Ford Frick pays for the funeral of former major league star Hack Wilson. Wilson's body had remained unclaimed since his death three days ago.

1866 On November 26, 1866, future Hall of Fame outfielder Hugh Duffy is born in Cranston, Rhode Island. Along with fellow outfielder Tommy McCarthy, Duffy will be part of Boston"s famous "Heavenly Twins" in the 1890s. "Sir Hugh" was elected to the HOF in 1945.