Aug. 20, 1969: Jerry W. Maddox is shot to death in the line of duty.

May 1, 1976: Alfredo Ray Bryan is to be released from prison.

The Dodgers acquired a sure Hall of Fame pitcher in Jim Bunning, giving up two minor leaguers and some money.

Getting pitching was a priority since the Dodgers had lost another
future Hall of Fame pitcher, Don Drysdale, who retired because of
shoulder troubles.

Bunning was 37 and had quite a track record, including a perfect game, a no-hitter and 40 shutouts.

"I was terrible last year but my arm is still productive," Bunning
told The Times' Ross Newhan. "If I didn't believe that then I would
quit. I would like to think that this is more than a six-week deal,
that I'll help the Dodgers again next year."

Bunning went 3-1 with the Dodgers. He was released in October.

–Keith Thursby