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Benefiting from American League expansion and the Yankees' need for pitching, Sheldon jumped to the majors in 1961 after going 15-1 in Class-D ball his first pro season. He achieved an 11-5 mark as a rookie, but never again matched that success. (GDW)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 3, 1965: The Yankees trade John Blanchard (.147) and P Roland Sheldon to Kansas City for C Doc Edwards. Edwards will replace the injured Elston Howard. » June 13, 1966: The Red Sox acquire P John Wyatt, P Rollie Sheldon, and OF Jose Tartabull from the A's for P Ken Sanders, P Guido Grilli, and OF Jim Gosger.