| Don Money hit the first ever home run at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia on April 10, 1971. Originally a shortstop, Money moved to third base when Larry Bowa emerged as the Phillies' shortstop. With young Mike Schmidt on the horizon, Money was dealt to the Milwaukee Brewers in a blockbuster deal that saw Ken Brett, Jim Lonborg, and Ken Sanders come to Philadelphia on October 31, 1972. Money went on to spend 11 seasons in Milwaukee and was a four-time All-Star. His versatility showed as he regularly played first, second, and third base for the Brewers and occasionally even shortstop. He hit .261 against righthanded pitching and .262 against lefthanders in his career.
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