Today in Baseball History: February 10th

1982 On February 10, 1982, the New York Mets come to terms with slugging outfielder George Foster on a five-year contract, thereby completing a four-player trade with the Cincinnati Reds. The Mets had already agreed to send catcher Alex Trevino and pitchers Greg Harris and Jim Kern to the Reds for the power-hitting Foster.

1975 On February 10, 1975, former Negro Leagues great Judy Johnson wins election to the Hall of Fame. Considered the dominant third baseman of the Negro Leagues in the 1920s and 30s, Johnson batted .309 over a 17-year professional career.

1971 On February 10, 1971, Bill White becomes the first black play-by-play broadcaster in major league history. WPIX-TV hires White to team with Phil Rizzuto and Frank Messer on New York Yankee broadcasts.

1971 On February 10, 1971, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquire left-handed pitcher Al Downing from the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Andy Kosco. Downing will win 20 games for the Dodgers in 1971. He will gain notoriety for a much different reason in 1974, when he surrenders Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run.

1950 On February 10, 1950, the Cincinnati Reds sell veteran pitcher Johnny Vander Meer to the Chicago Cubs. Vander Meer, who gained most of his fame for pitching two consecutive no-hitters in 1938, struggled to a record of 5-10 in 1949 and will last only one season with the Cubs.

1924 On February 10, 1924, Clark Griffith names 27-year-old Bucky Harris as manager of the Washington Senators. Harris will lead the Nats to two pennants and a World Championship in his first two seasons, on the way to winning 2,157 games during a 29-year Hall of Fame career.