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Franchise Encyclopedia: 1953 Stats / Schedule / Transactions (1952/1954)
Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.
December 1, 1952
Drafted George Freese from the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1952 rule 5 draft.
Johnny Hetki drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1952 rule 5 draft.
December 4, 1952
Traded Owen Friend, Bob Nieman, and Jay Porter to the Detroit Tigers. Received Virgil Trucks, Hal White, and Johnny Groth.
1953
Returned Frank Barnes to the Toronto (International) after expiration of minor league working agreement.
Signed Joe Durham as an amateur free agent.
Gordon Goldsberry sent to the Seattle (PCL) in an unknown transaction.
Al Heist received from the Stockton (California) in an unknown transaction.
January 20, 1953
Traded Fred Marsh to the Chicago White Sox. Received Dixie Upright and $25,000.
March 7, 1953
Sold Earl Harrist to the Chicago White Sox.
March 18, 1953
Gene Bearden selected by the Chicago White Sox off waivers.
March 25, 1953
Signed Bob Elliott as a free agent.
March 26, 1953
Received Eddie Pellagrini from the Cincinnati Reds as part of a conditional deal.
April 6, 1953 (Standings)
Selected Jim Fridley off waivers from the Cleveland Indians.
April 7, 1953 (Standings)
Sold George Freese to the Detroit Tigers.
April 8, 1953 (Standings)
Sold Ferrell Anderson to the St. Louis Cardinals. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
April 15, 1953 (Standings)
Returned Eddie Pellagrini to the Cincinnati Reds as part of a conditional deal.
April 17, 1953 (Standings)
Sold Cliff Fannin to the San Diego (PCL).
May 13, 1953 (Standings)
Released Dixie Upright.
May 29, 1953 (Standings)
Signed Max Lanier as a free agent.
June 2, 1953 (Standings)
Released Cuddles Marshall.
Hal White selected by the St. Louis Cardinals off waivers.
June 12, 1953 (Standings)
Sold Willy Miranda to the New York Yankees.
June 13, 1953 (Standings)
Traded Virgil Trucks and Bob Elliott to the Chicago White Sox. Received Darrell Johnson, Lou Kretlow, and $75,000.
July 10, 1953 (Standings)
Released Max Lanier.
July 20, 1953 (Standings)
Selected Vern Stephens off waivers from the Chicago White Sox.
July 23, 1953 (Standings)
Sold Bobo Holloman to the Toronto (International) for $7,500.
September 1, 1953 (Standings)
Neil Berry selected by the Chicago White Sox off waivers.
September 8, 1953 (Standings)
Purchased Johnny Lipon from the Boston Red Sox.
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