This Day in Braves History: November 25th

"1911 - William Russell, head of the syndicate that owns the Boston Nationals passes away. Former player, now attorney, Monte Ward and New York politician James Gaffney will purchase 945 of the 1000 shares for $177,000. The team, also known as the Rustlers (or Doves) will start next season as the "Braves". 1941 - With only three years of major league experience, shortstop Lou Boudreau is named as the Cleveland Indians' manager replacing Roger Peckinpaugh, who moves up to the"

"front office as the team's general manager. At the age of 24 years, four months, and eight days, Boudreau becomes the youngest skipper to pilot a team in the 20th century. 1949 - Ted Williams is named MVP of the American League. Phil Rizzuto and Joe Page finished second and third in the voting. 1958 - Ernie Banks wins the MVP Award for the National League over Willie Mays who finished second. 1980 - Gene Michael is named as manager of the Yankees replacing Dick"

"Howser. The Yankees will finish first during the first half of the strike-shortened season in 1981 but will be gone by the time the postseason begins. 1981 - Rollie Fingers of the Milwaukee Brewers becomes the first relief pitcher ever to win the AL Most Valuable Player Award, edging Rickey Henderson of the Oakland Athletics, 319-308. Fingers saved 28 games while posting an outstanding 1.04 ERA. 1986 - Jose Canseco is named Rookie of the Year for the American League. 1991 - The Expos trade"

William Russell, head of the syndicate that owns the Boston Nationals, passes away in 1911 and Monte Ward and James Gaffney purchase 945 of the 1000 shares for $177,000, with the team set to start next season as the Braves. In 1941 Lou Boudreau, at 24 years, four months, and eight days, becomes the youngest manager of the 20th century for the Cleveland Indians. Ted Williams wins the 1949 AL MVP and Ernie Banks wins the 1958 NL MVP. Gene Michael becomes Yankees manager in 1980. Rollie Fingers wins the 1981 AL MVP as a reliever with a 1.04 ERA. Jose Canseco is the 1986 AL Rookie of the Year. The Expos trade Andres Galarraga in 1991. Theo Epstein becomes the youngest GM in 2002. The Red Sox sign Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez in 2014, Ramirez pending a physical.

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