1947 – The Boston Braves hit a million in attendance for the first time in their history and the fans get their money’s worth in the 34-hit slugfest. The Pirates notch 20 to outslug the Braves, 16 – 10. Jim Russell, with a triple, double and three singles, and Jimmy Bloodworth, with four singles, lead the Buc shots.

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On August 20, 1947 — 1947 – The Boston Braves hit a million in attendance for the first time in their history and the fans get their money’s worth in the 34-hit slugfest. The Pirates notch 20 to outslug the Braves, 16 – 10. Jim Russell, with a triple, double and three singles, and Jimmy Bloodworth, with four singles, lead the Buc shots.

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Sources:
Baseball Reference August 20
National Pastime August 20
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
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