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syndicate of 12 Bostonians buys 73 percent of the Braves

ByThis Day in Baseball April 20, 1941May 3, 2019

A syndicate of 12 Bostonians buys 73 percent of the Braves, formerly the Bees, for $350,000 from the Charles F. Adams estate.

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Dodgers debut protective head gear 1941

ByThis Day in Baseball April 20, 1941February 2, 2019

On April 20, 1941, the Brooklyn Dodgers become the first major league team to wear protective headgear. Each player’s cap features a special plastic lining designed to fend off the effects of “beanballs.”

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Day: April 20, 1941

syndicate of 12 Bostonians buys 73 percent of the Braves

Dodgers debut protective head gear 1941

Start Listieng to Classic Baseball Broadcasts (1934 - 1973)

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