In the midst of a last place 50-104 season Outfielder Ralph Kiner is traded to the Chicago Cubs, by General Manager Branch Rickey. Kiner had earlier had a contract squabble with Rickey who told the star Outfielder that the Pirates could still finish in last place without him.
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