Enos Slaughter's Emotional Trade to Yankees for Wally Moon, 1954
The page features a notable moment in baseball history involving Enos Slaughter and Wally Moon. Enos Slaughter, referred to as the "Old Warhorse of the Cardinals," was emotionally affected when notified of his trade to the New York Yankees on April 11, just two days before the 1955 season opener. This trade was orchestrated to clear a spot in the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup for Wally Moon, who emerged as a significant player, ultimately winning the National League's Rookie of the Year award that season. The Cardinals, a team with a rich legacy in MLB, sought to enhance their roster while the Yankees, a perennial powerhouse, acquired Slaughter to strengthen their batting order.