1938 - Grover Cleveland Alexander elected to HOF, becoming first player elected to be named after both a muppet and a city.  He'll remain the only one unless Juan Snuffleupagus Pierre can turn his career around.

1950 - After a mediocre season, Bob Feller takes a $20,000 pay cut.  That sound you hear is the collective weaping of the Player's Union.

1973 - Orlanda "Cha Cha" Cepeda is the first player signed to be nothing but a designated hitter.  This would later pave the way for elite hitter-only-hitters such as Jim "Fox Trot" Thome and Jason "Electric Slide" Giambi.

2002 - Lots of teams sign lots of players to avoid arbitration, including Scott Rolen and Kerry Wood.  Booooriiiiiing.

2008 - Lots of other players sign deals to avoid arbitration.  WHEN DOES THE BASEBALL SEASON START?!?

Thanks to www.nationalpastime.com for all non-made-up info.

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