Today in Baseball History: January 23rd

1981 On January 23, 1981, the Boston Red Sox trade onetime American League MVP Fred Lynn and pitcher Steve Renko to the California Angels for outfielder Joe Rudi and pitchers Frank Tanana and Jim Dorsey. Lynn will struggle in his first year with the Angels, batting only .219 in 76 games.

1979 On January 23, 1979, Willie Mays, considered one of the greatest players of his generation, is elected to the Hall of Fame. Mays garners 409 out of 432 votes and becomes the 14th man to gain election in his first year on the ballot. Mays will officially enter the Hall on August 5, along with Veterans Committee selections Warren Giles and Hack Wilson.

1975 On January 23, 1975, former Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Ralph Kiner gains election to the Hall of Fame in his final year on the ballot. Kiner hit 369 home runs over a 10-year career, leading the National League in home runs each season from 1946 to 1952. In one of the narrowest margins ever, Kiner is elected by just one vote over the 75 per cent minimum required for induction.

1956 On January 23, 1956, Hall of Fame umpire Billy Evans dies in Miami, Florida. Evans began his major league umpiring career in 1906, when he was only 22 years old.

1932 On January 23, 1932, the Brooklyn Dodgers acquire future Hall of Fame outfielder Hack Wilson from the St. Louis Cardinals for a minor league pitcher and $45,000 in cash. Wilson will bat .297 with 23 home runs and 123 RBIs for Brooklyn in 1932.

1927 On January 23, 1927, American League President Ban Johnson takes an indefinite leave of absence due to health problems. Detroit Tigers president Frank Navin takes over control of the AL on an interim basis.

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