Wade, Sam Jones and $60,000 was the price paid by the Indians for the Cubs' aging slugger Ralph Kiner in November 1954. Wade made nineteen appearances during his two seasons in Chicago, but just twelve in the field -- all as a centerfielder. (JGR)
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»November 17, 1954: The Cubs trade Ralph Kiner to the Indians for $60,000 plus OF Gale Wade and P Sam Jones. Kiner's home run total fell to 22 in 1954, though he hit .285.
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