1977 – The Atlanta Braves file suit against Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, challenging the severity of the penalty for tampering charges stemming from their signing of free agent OF Gary Matthews.

On March 7, 1977 — 1977 – The Atlanta Braves file suit against Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, challenging the severity of the penalty for tampering charges stemming from their signing of free agent OF Gary Matthews.

Sources –
Baseball Reference March 7
SABR Games Project
National Pastime March 7
Retro Sheet
Replay The Game

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