Template:Today in Baseball/January 25

June 27: Today's featured birthday is that of Jeff Conine, who turns 60.

• 1949 - Player-manager Lou Boudreau (pictured) gets a two-year contract renewal. He led the Cleveland Indians to the 1948 World Series.
• 1950 - The Kokutetsu Swallows are formed. They will be ineffective for years despite the presence of star Masaichi Kaneda, but will enjoy success in the 1990s as the Yakult Swallows.
• 1966 - Three-time All-Star Tony Kubek retires due to back problems.
• 1978 - Gaylord Perry is traded to the San Diego Padres. He will win the Cy Young Award in his first season with the team.
• 2005 - High-priced free agent Carlos Delgado signs with the Florida Marlins but will only spend one year with the club.

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