Largest Trade in Baseball History
From BR Bullpen
| November 14, 1954 | |
|---|---|
| New York Yankees get: | Baltimore Orioles get: |
| Billy Hunter | Harry Byrd |
| Don Larsen | Jim McDonald |
| Bob Turley | Willy Miranda |
| Mike Blyzka (December 1) | Hal Smith |
| Jim Fridley (December 1) | Gus Triandos |
| Darrell Johnson (December 1) | Gene Woodling |
| Dick Kryhoski (December 1) | Ted Del Guercio (December 1; never reached majors) |
| Don Leppert (December 1) | |
| Bill Miller (December 1) | |
| Kal Segrist (December 1) | |
Over a three week span in 1954, the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees pulled off a seventeen player trade.
The trade began on November 14 and was announced on November 18. The Orioles sent three players to the Yankees for six others. The teams also agreed to trade several players to be named later. On December 1, the Yankees sent four more players to the Orioles for four others to complete the deal.
The Yankees came out ahead in the trade acquiring both Don Larsen and future 20 game winner Bob Turley
While the trade was large in volume, its value to both teams pales in comparison to other deals where multiple All-Star level players were dealt.
