It happened on this day in:
1914: Phillies president William Baker traveled to New York to deliver a contract to team captain Mike Doolan, only to have Doolan reject the offer, saying he had already signed with the Baltimore Federal League club. The move spoiled plans to trade Doolan to the Giants.1995: Richie Ashburn is selected for baseball's Hall of Fame by a vote of the veterans' committee
Phillies Transactions on this Day
1962: Signed free agent Sammy White1978: Signed minor-league free agent George Bell
1998: Signed free agent Toby Borland