Highlighted entries:
1971
The Cubs release Ernie Banks and sign him as a coach. Mr. Cub finishes his playing career with 512 home runs and 1,636 RBI.
"Let's coach two today!" doesn't have the same ring to it.
1967
Pacific Northwest Sports, Inc. is awarded one of the two American League expansion franchises. The team will play in Seattle.
For one season. Then, it would move to Milwaukee.
1962
A complete overhaul of the classifications is made. The Eastern and South Atlantic Leagues are promoted from Class A to Class AA. CClasses B, C and D are abolished with those leagues being promoted to Class A. The Class B leagues were the Carolina and Northwest Leagues; The Class C leagues were the California, Mexican Center, Northern and Pioneer Leagues. The Class D leagues were the Florida State, Georgia-Florida, Midwest, New York-Pennsylvania and Western Carolina Leagues. The Appalachian League moves from Class D to Rookie classification.
Reorganization for a better tomorrow.
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