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OXON HILL, Md. -- John Schuerholz was perfectly happy at his job, teaching world geography and English to eighth graders in suburban Baltimore.Even so, one day he decided to mail it in.A letter, that is. Something the one-time Towson University second baseman wrote to the owner of the hometown Orioles, saying he really wanted to work in baseball, that he might be able to do some good.A half-century after he dropped that note with the post office, the game delivered its biggest prize: Schuerholz was elected to the Hall of Fame.It all started with that letter written during a class break at North Point Junior High in Dundalk, he reminisced Sunday.Here I am, 51 years later, he said.Schuerholz was the first general manager to assemble teams that won the World Series in both leagues, capturing crowns with Kansas City in 1985 and Atlanta in 1995.His Braves won a hard-to-believe 14 straight division championships, a run that began in his first season with them. Prior to that, Atlanta hadnt won so much as a single playoff game in its 25-year existence.I always had aspirations to be a successful general manager, the 76-year-old Schuerholz said.In 26 years as a GM, his teams won 16 division titles and six pennants.Schuerholz was picked by all 16 voters on a veterans committee at the winter meetings. Former Commissioner Bud Selig also was elected to the Hall by the Todays Game Era panel, and theyll be enshrined on July 30 in Cooperstown, New York.Schuerholz praised everyone who helped him achieve the honor, including his new Hall teammates -- Atlanta pitchers Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz, plus manager Bobby Cox.Al Kaline, Joe Torre and Pat Gillick were among those who quickly reached out with congratulations, welcoming him to the club.Under Schuerholz, the Braves revamped the culture of the organization, and boosted baseball all across the South. His management strategy focused on stability and resisted knee-jerk change.The right plan, the right people, he said.In 2007, Schuerholz left his job as GM and became team president. He had only one regret, that the Braves turned those 14 division titles into just one World Series ring.What else is there? Schuerholz said at the time. It would have been, unequivocally, the complete validation of the grand nature of this franchise. Nobody could have said anything about the Atlanta Braves and ended the sentence with the word `but.Schuerholz is now a vice chairman with the team, helping prepare for its move to SunTrust Park next season.A son of a former Philadelphia Athletics minor league second baseman, Schuerholz has stamped his name in baseball. His son, Jon, played second base in the minors for the Braves and now works as a club executive.An avid golfer and fan of the street-corner songs that harmonized in the 1950s, Schuerholz was teaching in 1966 when he sent that letter to Orioles owner Jerry Hoffberger.The note got passed around the front office, and landed him a spot in minor league operations. In 1969, he joined the expansion Royals and became GM a dozen years later, followed by his success with the Braves.No matter than his first goal -- playing in the majors -- never panned out.I came to reckoning, he said. The scouts were more right than I was. David Krejci Bruins Jersey . According to a report from the Winnipeg Free Press, the Bombers will name Acting GM Kyle Walters to the post full time. Phil Esposito Jersey . The 43-year-old closer, in his 19th and final big league season, has said hed like to play the outfield. 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PARIS -- Paris Saint-Germain broke the transfer record in the French league on Tuesday by signing Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani to a five-year contract for a reported fee of 64 million euros ($84 million). The previous record belonged to Monaco, which recently paid Atletico Madrid an estimated 60 million euros ($79 million) for Colombia striker Radamel Falcao. It is the fifth most expensive transfer in history, behind Cristiano Ronaldos move from Manchester United to Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidanes switch from Juventus to Real Madrid, Zlatan Ibrahimovics move from Inter Milan to Barcelona and Kakas transfer from AC Milan to Real Madrid. "Cavanis arrival is the proof that were continuing our project of turning PSG into the best club in Europe," PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said. Cavani, who will wear the No. 9 shirt, was the top scorer in the Italian league last season with 29 goals. He led Napoli to the Italian Cup title in 2012 and to a runner-up finish in Serie A this year. "I experienced three fantastic years at Napoli," Cavani said. "But I always wanted to try to go to the next level. Ive been proposed a great project here at Paris Saint-Germain. "I never hesitated to come here when I saw the trust the club is giving me. This project is very ambitious, very motivating. They are among the top clubs in the world. They are among the few clubs that can win the Champions League." By making its first signing, PSG restored a bit of order at the club following Italian coach Carlo Ancelottis departure for Real Maadrid and Brazilian sporting director Leonardos resignation last week.dddddddddddd "The project is bigger than any person here," Al-Khelaifi said. "Our objective is very clear: to win the Champions League hopefully in the next four years." Cavanis arrival takes some pressure off Zlatan Ibrahimovics shoulders. Ibrahimovic was instrumental in PSG winning its first league title since 1994 last season. The Sweden striker led the French league with 30 goals in the 2012-13 season, while forwards Jeremy Menez, Kevin Gameiro and Ezequiel Lavezzi struggled to find the net. "I imagine it will go very well," Cavani said about teaming up with Ibrahimovic. "Zlatan is a world-class player. For another forward, its a joy to partner him. I hope we can be a good attacking duo." Cavanis signing also alleviates the uncertainty that surrounded PSG when Ancelotti and Leonardo decided to leave. Leonardo has been suspended until June 30, 2014 for shoving a referee after a French league match against Valenciennes in May. "Today was the last day for Leonardo," Al-Khelaifi said. "I would like to thank Leo for the great job he did in the last two seasons. ... I wish him all the best from my heart for his future. The sanction was too heavy for him. He took his decision and I respect it." Ancelotti joined Real Madrid last month. He has been replaced by former France coach Laurent Blanc, who led Bordeaux to the French league title in 2009 but does not have Ancelottis experience on the European stage. ' ' '