Today in Baseball History: December 29th

1969 On December 29, 1969, the New York Times reports that former St. Louis Cardinals' outfielder Curt Flood will sue Major League Baseball over the reserve clause, which perpetually binds players to their teams. Flood had objected to being traded from the Cardinals to the Philadelphia Phillies without his consent.

1933 On December 29, 1933, New York Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert refuses to release Babe Ruth from his contract, thus preventing him from becoming the manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Ruth will never receive a chance to manage a major league team…

1932 On December 29, 1932, the Boston Braves purchase catcher Shanty Hogan from the New York Giants for $25,000 in cash. A .287 hitter for the Giants in 1932, Hogan will slump to .253 with only three home runs and 30 RBIs in his first season with the Braves.