March 17, 1969: Cardinals Trade Orlando Cepeda For Joe Torre
On March 17, 1969, the Cardinals traded a former National League MVP for a future one, sending first baseman Orlando Cepeda to the Braves for catcher and first baseman Joe Torre.
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