1932
BENNIE TATE   C

In 1932, Bennie Tate was traded to the Boston Red Sox (with Smead Jolley) in exchange for catcher Charlie Berry and outfielder Jack Rothrock. The Red Sox were reluctant to let Berry go, but believed they’d be adding to their offense overall. Bennie became Boston’s primary catcher and appeared in 81 games, batting .245 ...

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