Hank Aaron bought from the Indianapolis Clowns for $10,000

Hank Aaron bought from the Indianapolis Clowns for $10,000

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After purchasing Hank Aaron from the Indianapolis Clowns for $10,000, the Braves sign the 18 year-old Negro League player and assign him to the Eau Claire Bears, the team’s Class-C farm team. The future home run king will play second base, being named the Northern League’s Rookie of the Year when he hits .336 and nine homers in 87 games for the Wisconsin minor league team.

Warren Spahn homer’s and strikes out 18 Chicago Cubs in a 15-inning 3-1 loss
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Warren Spahn homer’s and strikes out 18 Chicago Cubs in a 15-inning 3-1 loss

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On June 14, 1952, Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves strikes out 18 Chicago Cubs in a 15-inning game. The future Hall of Famer allows only six hits in pitching the marathon. At the plate, Spahn hits a home run, but his efforts don’t prevent the Braves from losing the game, 3-1, on Hal Jeffcoat’s…