Today in Baseball History: December 26th

1990 On December 26, 1990, the Senior Professional Baseball Association folds in the middle of its second season. The Fort Myers franchise is the first to close its doors

1964 On December 26, 1964, the Seattle Angels of the Pacific Coast League name Bob Lemon their new manager. Lemon, who last pitched in the majors in 1958, will eventually become the manager of the Kansas City Royals in 1970.

1954 On December 26, 1954, future major league star Ozzie Smith is born in Mobile, Alabama. In 1978, the "Wizard of Oz" will make his debut with the San Diego Padres and will eventually establish himself as one of the game's greatest defensive shortstops…

1947 On December 26, 1947, future Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk is born in Bellows Falls, Vermont. Fisk will hit a record 351 home runs as a catcher with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox.

1919 On December 26, 1919, Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee makes a secret agreement to sell Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $400,000 in cash plus other considerations. The sale will be announced publicly one week later…

1906 On December 26, 1906, National League umpire Hank O'Day recommends that rubber strips - and not chalk lines - be used to outline the batter's box. O'Day's suggestion would prevent hitters from wiping out the lines of the batter's box, but will never be implemented.