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Among the few Quebecers to make the majors, Krakauskas was 11-17 at his most active, with the 1939 Senators. Traded to Cleveland for Ben Chapman after the 1940 season, he couldn't break into the deep Indians' rotation. (MC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » April 30, 1939: Gehrig goes hitless in four at-bats against the Senators Joe Krakauskas and is now hitting just .143. This will be the last game in his remarkable streak, though the Iron Horse makes the trip to Detroit with the team. » December 24, 1940: Merry Christmas to Ben Chapman from the Senators who ship him to Cleveland for P Joe Krakauskas. The Tribe sells Johnny Allen to the Browns.