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April 19, 1960: Rocky Colavito, Harvey Kuenn trade places as Tigers top Cleveland on Opening Day – Society for American Baseball Research
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Frank Lane Trades Home Run King Rocky Colavito to the Tigers For Batting Champion Harvey Kuenn!
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Frank Lane Trades Home Run King Rocky Colavito to the Tigers For Batting Champion Harvey Kuenn!
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I'll go over the moon only once
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I've just traded hamburger for steak”
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Edwin Encarnacion: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Edwin Encarnacion: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Frank Lane Trades Home Run King Rocky Colavito to the Tigers For Batting Champion Harvey Kuenn!
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Rocky Colavito still doesn't get trade to Detroit Tigers in 1960