Today in Baseball History: February 21st

1986 On February 21, 1986, Rollie Fingers passes up an opportunity to return to the majors. Fingers is invited to spring training by the Cincinnati Reds, who ask him to shave off his handlebar mustache to comply with team rules. Fingers refuses to do so and decides to retire.

1985 On February 21, 1985, New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner gives manager Yogi Berra the dreaded vote of confidence. Steinbrenner says that Berra will remain Yankee skipper for the entire season, regardless of how badly the team might struggle. Berra will last only 16 games before being fired.

1974 On February 21, 1974, New York Mets ace Tom Seaver becomes the highest paid player in major league history. Known as "The Franchise," Seaver signs a one-year contract worth $172,500. In 1973, Seaver won 19 games while leading the National League in ERA.

1969 On February 21, 1969, Hall of Famer Ted Williams makes a return to baseball by signing a five-year contract to manage the Washington Senators. Williams will lead the Senators to their best record ever, a mark of 86-76, and is named American League Manager of the Year.

1968 On February 21, 1968, the major league owners and the Players Association sign the first "Basic Agreement" in the game's history. The agreement will serve as a working contract between players and owners, dictating the working relationship between the two sides along with financial rules and parameters.

1903 On February 21, 1903, future Hall of Fame owner Tom Yawkey is born in Detroit, Michigan. Born under the name Thomas Austin, Yawkey will own and operate the Boston Red Sox for 44 years.

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