Harris batted .249 with eight homers for Texas in 1973, his only season as a regular. Because he switch-hit and could play the infield and the outfield, he was a valuable utility man. (JCA)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » October 25, 1973: The Cubs trade 6-time 20-game winner Ferguson Jenkins to the Rangers for 3B Bill Madlock and utility man Vic Harris. Fergie has led the Cubs in wins in each of the past seven seasons, the only pitcher ever to do so and then be traded. Meanwhile, the Giants trade 3-time home run champion Willie McCovey, a Giant since 1959, together with a minor leaguer, to the Padres for P Mike Caldwell.