The History of the Trade Deadline

The first time there was a trade deadline was 1917. In 1922, the St. Louis Browns were challenging the Yankees for the pennant. The New York Yankees acquired Joe Dugan along with Elmer Smith from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for three insignificant players and $50,000 to $100,000 cash.

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