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Seasons: 146 (1876 to 2021)

Record: 10820-10757, .501 W-L%

Playoff Appearances: 27

Pennants: 18

World Championships: 4

Winningest Manager: Bobby Cox, 2149-1709, .557 W-L%

 

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Notable Events and Chronology

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Future Hall of Fame outfielder Hugh Duffy is born

Boston Red Stockings, the league’s charter franchise is born

Boston Red Stockings, the league’s charter franchise is born

The National Association of Professional Base Ball Players is founded

The National Association of Professional Base Ball Players is founded

Albert Spalding is relieved by Harry Wright in the Boston Red Stockings 21–12 victory over the Rockford Forest Citys after both Boston catchers develop sore hands from Spalding's fast pitching.

Albert Spalding is relieved by Harry Wright in the Boston Red Stockings 21–12 victory over the Rockford Forest Citys after both Boston catchers develop sore hands from Spalding’s fast pitching.

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Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Red Stockings at the South End Grounds

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Major League Baseball 1878 Season Recap

Syracuse Stars Starting Pitcher Harry McCormick hits a first-inning homer to beat Tommy Bond and the Boston Red Stockings, 1-0

Syracuse Stars Starting Pitcher Harry McCormick hits a first-inning homer to beat Tommy Bond and the Boston Red Stockings, 1-0

Longtime Boston Red Stockings/Boston Red Caps manager Harry Wright signs a contract to manage the Providence Grays 

Longtime Boston Red Stockings/Boston Red Caps manager Harry Wright signs a contract to manage the Providence Grays 

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Boston Base Ball Club, 1883

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SEASON RECAP 1883

Boston Beaneaters P Charlie Buffinton invents a baseball “roller skate”

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Mike Kelly and Ezra Sutton score 6 runs each‚ a Major League record for 2 teammates

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South End Grounds between the Boston Nationals and the New York Giants

Beaneaters release vets Ezra Sutton and Jack Burdock

Beaneaters release vets Ezra Sutton and Jack Burdock

Joe Hornung is released because of unruly tongue

The first known immaculate inning pitched by JOHN CLARKSON

The first known immaculate inning pitched by JOHN CLARKSON

The Cleveland Spiders defeat the Boston Beaneaters, 19 – 8, behind a great hitting performance by Larry Twitchell, who goes 6-for-6 with a walk. He hits for the cycle and accumulates a then-record 16 total bases, thanks to a single, a double, three triples and a homer and scores 5 runs. Kid Madden pitches the whole game for Boston, surrendering 27 hits, but Twitchell also takes the mound, relieving Jersey Bakely in the 2nd inning after he has started the frame with four walks and a hit batsman. He then goes back to playing left field in the 3rd and Henry Gruber finishes the game on the mound.

The Brooklyn Bridegrooms, who will later be known as the Dodgers, play their first National League game

The Brooklyn Bridegrooms, who will later be known as the Dodgers, play their first National League game

Responding to Chicago’s protest that Eastern teams helped Boston capture the circuit’s championship

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SEASON RECAP 1891

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SEASON RECAP 1892

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SEASON RECAP 1893

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Charley Radbourn dies in Bloomington, Illinois, at age of 42

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SEASON RECAP 1897

On the same day, Ted Breitenstein of the Cincinnati Reds and Jay Hughes of the Baltimore Orioles each pitch no-hit ball games.

On the same day, Ted Breitenstein of the Cincinnati Reds and Jay Hughes of the Baltimore Orioles each pitch no-hit ball games.

Tommy O'Brien rightfielder completes unassisted double play

Tommy O’Brien rightfielder completes unassisted double play

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SEASON RECAP 1898

Charles Ebbets

In New York, the National League meets, voting to shrink to eight teams

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Boston Beaneaters, 19 - 17 set a major league record for most runs scored by two clubs

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Boston Beaneaters, 19 – 17 set a major league record for most runs scored by two clubs

Buck Freeman

The Boston Beaneaters score 13 runs in the 1st inning against the Cardinals on 10 hits, including two triples by Buck Freeman

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Jimmy Collins switches leagues but not cities

Jimmy Collins jumps from the National League to the American League

Jimmy Collins jumps from the National League to the American League

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Jimmy Collins switches leagues but not cities

Jack Taylor

John W. Taylor goes the distance but takes the loss The right-hander’s start begins a remarkable streak of 187 consecutive complete games

Cy Young

Cy Young Records 300th Victory

Kid Nichols, in relief, and Christy Mathewson face each other for the second time in three days, with Matty winning this outing.

Kid Nichols, in relief, and Christy Mathewson face each other for the second time in three days, with Matty winning this outing.

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Bill Dineen switchs from Beaneaters (Braves) to crosstown (Red Sox)

August 13, 1902 - In the second game of a doubleheader in Boston, Pirate Honus Wagner steals second base, third base and home in the 7th inning. Wagner also did it in 1899.

Pirate Honus Wagner steals second base, third base and home in the 7th inning

Little Tommy Leach of Pittsburgh, hits two home runs at Boston

Little Tommy Leach of Pittsburgh, hits two home runs at Boston

Against Boston‚ Pittsburgh’s Kaiser Wilhelm throws a 5 – 0 shutout‚ allowing five hits and walking none. Manager Fred Clarke goes 2 for 4 in his return to the lineup and Honus Wagner scores a run after going from first to third on a sacrifice bunt.

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Beating the Beaneaters, 3 – 2, Giant hurler Hooks Wiltse runs his career record to 12-0. “Hooks”‘ dozen consecutive victories establishes the record for the most wins at the start of a career for a starter.

Christy Mathewson hits his own walkoff and gets the win

Christy Mathewson hits his own walkoff and gets the win

Christy Mathewson wins his 10th straight

Christy Mathewson wins his 10th straight

Vic Willis is traded by 7th-place Boston to Pittsburgh for three players

Vic Willis is traded by 7th-place Boston to Pittsburgh for three players

Johnny Bates of the Boston Beaneaters becomes the first modern player to hit a home run in his first major league at-bat

Johnny Bates of the Boston Beaneaters becomes the first modern player to hit a home run in his first major league at-bat

Christy Mathewson (19-9) shuts out the Beaneaters, 3 - 0 and John McGraw appears in his last game

Christy Mathewson (19-9) shuts out the Beaneaters, 3 – 0 and John McGraw appears in his last game

Pittsburgh CF Tommy Leach leads the Bucs to a 5 - 1 win over Boston with three great catches and a steal of home.

Tommy Leach leads the Bucs to a 5 – 1 win over Boston with three great catches and a steal of home.

WAGNER DAY brings Honus many gifts

WAGNER DAY brings Honus many gifts

Superbas southpaw Nap Rucker strikes out 14 Doves en route to tossing a no-hitter in the team's 6-0 victory over Boston at Washington Park

Superbas southpaw Nap Rucker strikes out 14 Doves en route to tossing a no-hitter in the team’s 6-0 victory over Boston at Washington Park

It's a day for thievery as the Cubs steal home three times in a game at Boston, tying a major league mark. They waste no time, as Johnny Evers and Del Howard do it in the 1st inning, and Solly Hofman in the 2nd. Chicago wins, 11 - 6.

It’s a day for thievery as the Cubs steal home three times in a game at Boston, tying a major league mark. They waste no time, as Johnny Evers and Del Howard do it in the 1st inning, and Solly Hofman in the 2nd. Chicago wins, 11 – 6.

Babe Adams scatters 11 hits in shutting out Boston Doves

Babe Adams scatters 11 hits in shutting out Boston Doves

Christy Mathewson relieves in the 9th

Christy Mathewson allows seven hits in beating the Boston Doves, 2 – 0

The Chicago Cubs acquire second baseman Dave Shean from the Boston Rustlers

The Chicago Cubs acquire second baseman Dave Shean from the Boston Rustlers

Grover Cleveland Alexander makes his major league debut, losing a 5-4 decision to the Rustlers

Grover Cleveland Alexander makes his major league debut, losing a 5-4 decision to the Rustlers

Clifford Curtis of the Boston Braves sets a major league record by losing his 23rd consecutive game

Clifford Curtis of the Boston Braves sets a major league record by losing his 23rd consecutive game

Red Dooin suffers a broken leg in a collision at home - Pete Alexander tosses shutout

Red Dooin suffers a broken leg in a collision at home – Pete Alexander tosses shutout

Boston Rustlers Suspend infielder Buck Herzog and OF Doc Miller fail to show up for a game

Boston Rustlers Suspend infielder Buck Herzog and OF Doc Miller fail to show up for a game

Pete Alexander pitches the Phils to a 1 - 0 win over Boston's 44-year-old Cy Young

Pete Alexander pitches the Phils to a 1 – 0 win over Boston’s 44-year-old Cy Young

Cy Young wins his 511th and final career game when he blanks the Pirates at Forbes Field, 1-0

Cy Young wins his 511th and final career game when he blanks the Pirates at Forbes Field, 1-0

The Boston Rustlers (formerly the Doves) are bought by New York politician James E. Gaffney and former player, now attorney, John Montgomery Ward. The team will be called the Braves because of Gaffney's Tammany Hall connections.

The Boston Rustlers (formerly the Doves) are bought by New York politician James E. Gaffney and former player, now attorney, John Montgomery Ward. The team will be called the Braves because of Gaffney’s Tammany Hall connections.

Boston Braves send Mike Donlin to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Vin Campbell

Rube Marquard's record goes to an amazing 18-0 as he tops Boston for New York's 12th straight win over the hapless Braves.

Rube Marquard’s record goes to an amazing 18-0 as he tops Boston for New York’s 12th straight win over the hapless Braves.

Cubs trade future Hall of Famer Johnny Evers to Boston

Cubs trade future Hall of Famer Johnny Evers to Boston

Johnny Evers is traded to the boston Braves

Johnny Evers is traded to the boston Braves

At the Polo Grounds, 32,000 watch as Lefty Tyler and Christy Mathewson throw goose eggs for nine innings. In the 10th, Red Smith singles and Hank Gowdy triples him home. Matty then wild pitches Gowdy home for 2 - 0 lead. New York loads the bases in the 10th with no outs, but Tyler slams the door with no Giants scoring. The Braves now trail by 3 1/2.

At the Polo Grounds, 32,000 watch as Lefty Tyler and Christy Mathewson throw goose eggs for nine innings. In the 10th, Red Smith singles and Hank Gowdy triples him home. Matty then wild pitches Gowdy home for 2 – 0 lead. New York loads the bases in the 10th with no outs, but Tyler slams the door with no Giants scoring. The Braves now trail by 3 1/2.

Dick Rudolph

The Braves sweep two from the Reds, winning 11 – 1 behind Dick Rudolph and 5 – 3 with Bill James on the mound.

The Miracle Braves play an AM - PM Double Header at Fenway

The Miracle Braves play an AM – PM Double Header at Fenway

Harvard Law School student George Davis no-hits the Phillies, 7-0 was first pitcher to throw a no-hiter at Fenway Park

Johnny Evers and manager George Stallings

After being ejected for swearing, Johnny Evers claims he was talking to the ball and not to umpire Mal Eason, but the Braves’ shortstop is still suspended for three days.

Boston Braves clinch the pennant, completing an incredible second-half comeback

Boston Braves clinch the pennant, completing an incredible second-half comeback

Brooklyn Robins reliever Pat Ragan throws an immaculate inning

Brooklyn Robins reliever Pat Ragan throws an immaculate inning

Boston Braves complete a remarkable sweep of the Philadelphia A’s to win the World Series

Boston Braves complete a remarkable sweep of the Philadelphia A’s to win the World Series

1914 Boston Braves

Major League Baseball Season Recap 1914

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The Boston Braves break ground on Commonwealth Avenue and begin construction of Braves Field.

James E. Gaffney sells the Boston Braves for $500,000 to Percy Haughton, Harvard's head baseball coach and businessman Arthur Chamberlin Wise, who will raise $600,000 to build Fenway Park. The former owner, a Tammany Hall alderman and construction contractor, who bought the team in 1913 for $187,000, recently gained notoriety as a target of Hennessy and Whitman investigations into political graft.

James E. Gaffney sells the Boston Braves for $500,000 to Percy Haughton, Harvard’s head baseball coach and businessman Arthur Chamberlin Wise, who will raise $600,000 to build Fenway Park. The former owner, a Tammany Hall alderman and construction contractor, who bought the team in 1913 for $187,000, recently gained notoriety as a target of Hennessy and Whitman investigations into political graft.

Charles Ebbets

Brooklyn Robins’ Frugal Proposal Rejected by National League

Giants ask for waivers on Chief Meyers

Giants ask for waivers on Chief Meyers

Christy Mathewson pitches the New York Giants to their 17th consecutive victory all on the road

Christy Mathewson pitches the New York Giants to their 17th consecutive victory all on the road

Tom Hughes

Tom Hughes of the Boston Braves finally pitches his no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates

For the second time in three days, the Braves' Ed Konetchy collects the only hit in a game

For the second time in three days, the Braves’ Ed Konetchy collects the only hit in a game

Tim Murnane, a first baseman on the original Boston National League team of 1876 dies in Boston

Tim Murnane, a first baseman on the original Boston National League team of 1876 dies in Boston

Lew McCarty bats out of order when a double switch isnt properly pulled off

Boston Braves catcher Hank Gowdy becomes the first major leaguer to enlist in the military during World War I

Rookie Jesse Haines makes his lone appearance for the Reds

Rookie Jesse Haines makes his lone appearance for the Reds

Lee Magee will admit in court that he and Hal Chase bet on Boston to win the first game today‚ and he aided the bet with 2 errors and one base-running gaffe in the game

Lee Magee will admit in court that he and Hal Chase bet on Boston to win the first game today‚ and he aided the bet with 2 errors and one base-running gaffe in the game

Lee Magee will confess that he and Hal Chase each bet $500 for their team but they still win

Lee Magee will confess that he and Hal Chase each bet $500 for their team but they still win

Walter Holke

The Boston Braves trade INF Jimmy Smith to the New York Giants for 1B Walter Holke.

New York Giants sell two-sport star Jim Thorpe to the Boston Braves

New York Giants sell two-sport star Jim Thorpe to the Boston Braves

Confessions of Baseball: Lee Magee's Admission in 1920

Confessions of Baseball: Lee Magee’s Admission in 1920

Boston Braves and Brooklyn Robins play the longest tie in history

Boston Braves and Brooklyn Robins play the longest tie in history

The Pittsburgh Pirates obtain veteran SS Rabbit Maranville from Boston. They give up OF Billy Southworth, OF Fred Nicholson, IF Walter Barbare, and $15,000.

The Pittsburgh Pirates obtain veteran SS Rabbit Maranville from Boston. They give up OF Billy Southworth, OF Fred Nicholson, IF Walter Barbare, and $15,000.

Rabbit Maranville

Pittsburgh Pirates acquire future Hall of Fame shortstop Rabbit Maranville

Boston Braves P John "Mule" Watson hurls two complete-game victories over the Phillies, winning by scores of 4 - 3 and 8 - 0. It is the third doubleheader he has pitched, the first two being with the A's in 1918.

Boston Braves P John “Mule” Watson hurls two complete-game victories over the Phillies, winning by scores of 4 – 3 and 8 – 0. It is the third doubleheader he has pitched, the first two being with the A’s in 1918.

Rube Marquard

Cincinnati Reds trade future Hall of Famer Rube Marquard and shortstop Larry Kopf

The New York Giants hit four inside-the-park home runs at Braves Field. George Kelly hits a pair and Ross Youngs and Dave Bancroft both hit one apiece as the Giants defeat the Boston Braves, 12 – 3.

Future Hall of Fame infielder Red Schoendienst is born in Germantown, Illinois

Future Hall of Fame infielder Red Schoendienst is born in Germantown, Illinois

Christy Mathewson

Christy Mathewson becomes president and owner of the Boston Braves

Cards led by Jim Bottomley's three triples trim the Braves, 10 - 5

Cards led by Jim Bottomley’s three triples trim the Braves, 10 – 5

The first unassisted triple play in National League history occurs when Braves’ shortstop Ernie Padgett catches Phillie’s first baseman Walter Holke’s line drive, doubles up James Tierney at second, and then tags Cliff Lee for the third out.

Braves Christy Mathewson watches his beloved Boston Braves during opening day.

Philadelphia and Boston play to a 6-6 tie on open

Jesse Haines tosses only Cardinal no-hitter in Sportsman’s Park

Jesse Haines tosses only Cardinal no-hitter in Sportsman’s Park

Jack Slattery, Boston College baseball coach

New York Giants trade Rogers Hornsby to the Boston Braves for catcher Shanty Hogan and outfielder Jimmy Welsh

New York Giants trade Rogers Hornsby to the Boston Braves for catcher Shanty Hogan and outfielder Jimmy Welsh

John McGraw of the Giants and Jack Slattery from the Boston Braves on opening day

John McGraw of the Giants and Jack Slattery from the Boston Braves on opening day

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Boston Braves purchase George Sisler from the Washington Senators

The Boston Braves trade National League batting champion Rogers Hornsby to the Chicago Cubs for $200,000 and five players 

The Boston Braves trade National League batting champion Rogers Hornsby to the Chicago Cubs for $200,000 and five players 

Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly approve a referendum that will allow professional sports to be played on Sundays

Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly approve a referendum that will allow professional sports to be played on Sundays

Hank Gowdy, Boston Braves Coach at spring training in St. Petersburg, Florida - 1929.

Hank Gowdy, Boston Braves Coach at spring training in St. Petersburg, Florida – 1929

Hack Wilson hit three home runs and drove in seven in the Cubs' sweep of Boston

Hack Wilson hit three home runs and drove in seven in the Cubs’ sweep of Boston

The 15-year career of George Sisler ends as the Boston Braves release him. A lifetime .340 hitter who twice led the American League with averages above .400, Sisler will be among the first to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, enshrined in 1939.

The 15-year career of George Sisler ends as the Boston Braves release him. A lifetime .340 hitter who twice led the American League with averages above .400, Sisler will be among the first to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, enshrined in 1939.

Jack Quinn of the Brooklyn Robins becomes the oldest pitcher to start an Opening Day game

Jack Quinn of the Brooklyn Robins becomes the oldest pitcher to start an Opening Day game

Tony Cuccinello wakes up the last-place Reds by going 6 for 6as Cincy wins the first game of a doubleheader against Boston, 17 – 3

Shanty Hogan

Boston Braves purchase catcher Shanty Hogan from the New York Giants

Charlie Pfirman

Umpire Charlie Pfirman officiates in his 1,700th consecutive National League game

Dick Bartell

Dick Bartell becomes the first major leaguer to stroke four consecutive doubles in a nine-inning game

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Carl Hubbell’s 45.1 consecutive scoreless innings streak ends when Randy Moore strokes a two-run single in the sixth inning of the Giants’ 3-1 loss to Boston

Future home run king Hank Aaron is born in Mobile, Alabama

Future home run king Hank Aaron is born in Mobile, Alabama

Dazzy Vance records his 2,000th career strikeout in last complete game

Dazzy Vance records his 2,000th career strikeout in last complete game

New York Yankees release longtime star outfielder Babe Ruth

New York Yankees release longtime star outfielder Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth signs a contract with the Boston Braves

Babe Ruth signs a contract with the Boston Braves

Collegiate southpaw Olney Ray Freeman strikes out a 40 year-old Babe Ruth on a two-strike curveball a feat the lefty would brag about until his death in 2008

Collegiate southpaw Olney Ray Freeman strikes out a 40 year-old Babe Ruth on a two-strike curveball a feat the lefty would brag about until his death in 2008

With the band playing Jingle Bells at Boston's Braves Field on a snowy day with near freezing temperatures, Babe Ruth makes his National league debut, hitting a homer and a single off Giants' legend Carl Hubbell. The Braves beat New York, 4-2, but the team will go on to win only 37 more games this season.

With the band playing Jingle Bells at Boston’s Braves Field on a snowy day with near freezing temperatures, Babe Ruth makes his National league debut, hitting a homer and a single off Giants’ legend Carl Hubbell. The Braves beat New York, 4-2, but the team will go on to win only 37 more games this season.

The Braves' Rabbit Maranville sets a new record for National League service by appearing in his 23rd season. It is his first appearance since breaking his ankle in last year's spring training. The Rabbit has a single but Tex Carleton is too much for the Braves and the Cubs win, 8 - 1.

The Braves’ Rabbit Maranville sets a new record for National League service by appearing in his 23rd season. It is his first appearance since breaking his ankle in last year’s spring training. The Rabbit has a single but Tex Carleton is too much for the Braves and the Cubs win, 8 – 1.

Babe Ruth hits his final three home runs

Babe Ruth hits his final three home runs

Babe Ruth of the Boston Braves announces his retirement

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Behind pitcher Roy Parmelee, the Giants squeeze by the visiting Braves, 3 – 2, in 10 innings

Pirate center fielder Lloyd Waner sets the major league mark, recording 18 putouts during a doubleheader played at Braves Field

Pirate center fielder Lloyd Waner sets the major league mark, recording 18 putouts during a doubleheader played at Braves Field

Wally Berger

Wally Berger hits a home run‚ 2 doubles‚ and a triple‚ to tie the modern major league record for extra-base hits in a game

Cardinals' first baseman Ripper Collins does not make a putout during the 13-3 nine-inning loss to Boston

Cardinals’ first baseman Ripper Collins does not make a putout during the 13-3 nine-inning loss to Boston

Wally Berger

Jesse Haines fails for the 11th time to win his 200th game

Rookie Terry Moore of the Cardinals goes 6 for 6 and the rest of the Cards add another 12 hits to paste the Braves, 15 - 3.

Rookie Terry Moore of the Cardinals goes 6 for 6 and the rest of the Cards add another 12 hits to paste the Braves, 15 – 3.

The Brooklyn Dodgers trade Ray Benge, Tony Cuccinello, Al Lopez and Bobby Reis to the Boston Bees for Ed Brandt and Randy Moore.

The Brooklyn Dodgers trade Ray Benge, Tony Cuccinello, Al Lopez and Bobby Reis to the Boston Bees for Ed Brandt and Randy Moore.

Boston Braves conduct a survey of newspaper reporters, asking them to come up with a new nickname for the franchise

Joe DiMaggio prize rookie is left unattended with his foot in a diathermy machine and will miss 2 months

Joe DiMaggio prize rookie is left unattended with his foot in a diathermy machine and will miss 2 months

Carl Hubbell

Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants pitches a three-hit shutout against the Boston Bees For his 17th straight win 

Bees C Al Lopez reaches first three times on errors,

Boston Bees C Al Lopez reaches first three times on errors, the third player to do so

Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis, commissioner of baseball, watches a spring-training game in St. Petersburg, Fla

Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis, commissioner of baseball, watches a spring-training game in St. Petersburg, Fla

Cliff Melton

New York Giants rookie Cliff Melton strikes out 13 batters in his major league debut

Rookie Lou Fette is the winner over Johnny Vander Meer‚ making his first start in the majors

Casey Stengel is named the manager of the Boston Bees

Casey Stengel is named the manager of the Boston Bees

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Johnny Vander Meer hurls the first of his record two consecutive no-hitters

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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Vander Meer continues his hitless innings streak

Fred Haney is signed as manager of the St. Louis Browns.

Fred Haney is signed as manager of the St. Louis Browns.

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The Bees trade catcher Ray Mueller to the Pirates for Al Todd and Johnny Dickshot.

Al Simmons moves to the National League when the Boston Bees buy him for $3,000 from the Washington Senators.

Al Simmons moves to the National League when the Boston Bees buy him for $3,000 from the Washington Senators.

The Bees are busy clearing their pitching staff. Jim Turner goes to the Reds for 1B Les Scarsella and cash‚ while Johnny Lanning is sent to Pittsburgh for P Jim Tobin and cash.

The Bees are busy clearing their pitching staff. Jim Turner goes to the Reds for 1B Les Scarsella and cash‚ while Johnny Lanning is sent to Pittsburgh for P Jim Tobin and cash.

Debs Garms

Boston Bees sell outfielder Debs Garms to the Pittsburgh Pirates

Chuck Klein makes it home safely on a squeeze play

Chuck Klein makes it home safely on a squeeze play

Braves sign Spahn

Braves sign Spahn

syndicate of 12 Bostonians buys 73 percent of the Braves

After five undistinguished seasons of being called the Bees, the National League club in Boston reverts to its original name. New owners of the Braves had hoped to change the team’s image by renaming the franchise.

Play is halted as FDR announces the Proclamation of an Unlimited National Emergency

Play is halted as FDR announces the Proclamation of an Unlimited National Emergency

Twenty-year-old Stan Musial makes his major league debut against the Braves

Twenty-year-old Stan Musial makes his major league debut against the Braves

Tommy Holmes

The Yankees trade prospect Tommy Holmes to the Braves for two players to be named later

The Boston Braves mascot, Chief Nokahoma

The Boston Braves mascot, Chief Nokahoma, adopted today, is considered by many as an aberration of a Natchez Native American and misrepresented in Plains Indians headdress

Cincinnati Reds selling popular catcher Ernie Lombardi to the Boston Braves

Cincinnati Reds selling popular catcher Ernie Lombardi to the Boston Braves

Jim Tobin

Jim Tobin of the Boston Braves becomes first modern era pitcher to hit three home runs

Paul Waner

Paul Waner standing on first base, gestures to the official scorer, Jerry Moore of the Boston Globe, not to credit him with his 3000 hit

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Paul Waner reaches the 3,000-hit circle with a single against Truett “Rip” Sewell

1942 Rookie Warren Spahn, 21 yr old rookie with Boston Braves

1942 Rookie Warren Spahn, 21 yr old rookie with Boston Braves

1939 Spring Training Game Lefty Gomez

Yankees sell future Hall of Famer Lefty Gomez to the Boston Braves

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Casey Stengel hit by cab – suffers broken leg

Boston Braves fire manager Casey Stengel

Boston Braves fire manager Casey Stengel

Bob Coleman is named as manager of the Boston Braves

Mel Ott of the New York Giants hits the first National League home run of the season, the 464th of his career.

Mel Ott of the New York Giants hits the first National League home run of the season, the 464th of his career.

Tobin homers in his own no hitter

Tobin homers in his own no hitter

Reds reliever Clyde Shoun, making his first start of the season, throws a no-hitter to nip the Boston Braves, 1 – 0

Boston right-hander Jim Tobin holds the Phillies hitless in the shortened five-inning nightcap, blanking Philadelphia at Braves Field, 7-0. In April, ‘Abba Dabba’ threw a full-game no-hitter against Brooklyn.

Red Barrett of the Boston Braves throws only 58 pitches in shutting out the Cincinnati Red

Red Barrett of the Boston Braves throws only 58 pitches in shutting out the Cincinnati Red

Bob Quinn gives up his post as general manager of the Boston Braves

With World War II travel restrictions still in effect, the Brooklyn Dodgers open spring training at Bear Mountain, New York, with 15 players in camp.

With World War II travel restrictions still in effect, the Brooklyn Dodgers open spring training at Bear Mountain, New York, with 15 players in camp.

Mort Cooper Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals trade ace pitcher Mort Cooper to the Boston Braves for pitcher Red Barrett and $60,000 in cash

Tommy Holmes hits in his 34th consecutive game to pass Rogers Hornsby's modern National League record of 33 in 1922

Tommy Holmes hits in his 34th consecutive game to pass Rogers Hornsby’s modern National League record of 33 in 1922

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Tommy Holmes National League record hitting streak halted at 37 games

Mel Ott of the New York Giants rips the 500th home run of his career

Mel Ott of the New York Giants rips the 500th home run of his career

Billy Southworth leaves the St. Louis Cardinals to sign a three-year contract with the Boston Braves

St. Louis Browns sign veteran Joe Medwick

St. Louis Browns sign veteran Joe Medwick

In front of the largest crowd in 13 years, the New York Giants defeat the Boston Braves, 5 - 1, in the first night game played at Braves Field

In front of the largest crowd in 13 years, the New York Giants defeat the Boston Braves, 5 – 1, in the first night game played at Braves Field

Jackie Robinson makes a historic debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers

Jackie Robinson makes a historic debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers

Jackie Robinson collects first hit

Jackie Robinson collects first hit

John Mize

Johnny Mize of the New York Giants becomes the first major leaguer to hit three home runs in a game on five different occasions

Cincinnati Reds' hurler Ewell Blackwell no-hits the Boston Braves, 6-0. First baseman Babe Young hits two three-run homers to account for all of Cincinnati's runs.

Cincinnati Reds’ hurler Ewell Blackwell no-hits the Boston Braves, 6-0. First baseman Babe Young hits two three-run homers to account for all of Cincinnati’s runs.

Ralph Kiner hits three home runs for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the visiting Reds

Ralph Kiner hits 3 successive home runs for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Philadelphia Phillies acquire veteran shortstop Eddie Miller from the Boston Braves

Philadelphia Phillies acquire veteran shortstop Eddie Miller from the Boston Braves

The Braves acquire All-Star second baseman Eddie Stanky from the Dodgers for Bama Rowell and $60,000

The Braves acquire All-Star second baseman Eddie Stanky from the Dodgers for Bama Rowell and $60,000

During a visit to the White House, 21 year-old Vida Blue is told by President Nixon that he is the most underpaid player in the game

Richie Ashburn makes his debut – it is the first big league game he has ever attended

Johnny Sain Braves

Johnny Sain becomes the National League’s first 11-game winner

In Boston, Big Bill Voiselle pitches the first-place Braves to a 2 - 1 win over the Pirates, and collects his 5th hit of the year

In Boston, Big Bill Voiselle pitches the first-place Braves to a 2 – 1 win over the Pirates, and collects his 5th hit of the year

The Dodgers steal eight bases, including a 5th-inning triple steal with Jackie Robinson on the front end. But the Braves win, 4 - 3, to move two games ahead of second-place Brooklyn. In the last 19 steal attempts against the Braves, no Dodger has been thrown out.

The Dodgers steal eight bases, including a 5th-inning triple steal with Jackie Robinson on the front end. But the Braves win, 4 – 3, to move two games ahead of second-place Brooklyn. In the last 19 steal attempts against the Braves, no Dodger has been thrown out.

The Boston Braves increase their lead to 4 games as Warren Spahn lasts 14 innings to beat Da Bums‚ 2 - 1. Spahn twice picks off Jackie Robinson in his 5-hitter. In the 7-inning nitecap‚ Johnny Sain wins‚ 4 - 0. Bill Salkeldand Mike McCormick bat out of turn 3 times in game 2 and not till the latter's single in the 5th is the irregularity noticed. The umps then rule he's out of turn and he loses his hit; Salkeld's two earlier hits stand. The crowd of 40‚000 pushes the Braves attendance over the 1.3 million mark‚ a new high. Spahn and Sain will start 11 of the next 16 games.

The Boston Braves increase their lead to 4 games as Warren Spahn lasts 14 innings to beat Da Bums‚ 2 – 1. Spahn twice picks off Jackie Robinson in his 5-hitter. In the 7-inning nitecap‚ Johnny Sain wins‚ 4 – 0. Bill Salkeldand Mike McCormick bat out of turn 3 times in game 2 and not till the latter’s single in the 5th is the irregularity noticed. The umps then rule he’s out of turn and he loses his hit; Salkeld’s two earlier hits stand. The crowd of 40‚000 pushes the Braves attendance over the 1.3 million mark‚ a new high. Spahn and Sain will start 11 of the next 16 games.

Warren Spahn - Johnny Sain

“Spahn and Sain and pray for rain.”

Boston Braves beat Bob Feller and the Cleveland Indians, 1 - 0

Boston Braves beat Bob Feller and the Cleveland Indians, 1 – 0

Bob Lemon evens series 1-1

Bob Lemon evens series 1-1

Facing only thirty batters, Indians' rookie hurler Gene Bearden five-hits the Braves for a 2-0 victory in front of 70,000 fans in Cleveland.

Facing only thirty batters, Indians’ rookie hurler Gene Bearden five-hits the Braves for a 2-0 victory in front of 70,000 fans in Cleveland.

Behind the solid pitching of Steve Gromek, the Indians win pivotal Game 4 of the Fall Classic, edging the Braves, 2-1, to take a 3-1 series lead

1948 World Series Game 5 record crowd

The largest crowd ever to attend a World Series game, 86,288 fans, jam into Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium to witness a showdown between two future Hall of Famers. Braves’ southpaw Warren Spahn beats Bob Feller and the Indians in Game 5 of the Fall Classic, 11-5.

he Cleveland Indians defeat the Boston Braves, 4 - 3, to win the World Series in six games. Joe Gordon hits a home run in support of future Hall of Famer Bob Lemon,

Cleveland Indians defeat the Boston Braves to win the 1948 World Series

Major League Baseball Season Recap 1948

Major League Baseball Season Recap 1948

The Story Quarry site is selected as the site for the new Milwaukee County Stadium

The Story Quarry site is selected as the site for the new Milwaukee County Stadium

December 14, 1949 - In a major trade, the New York Giants get Alvin Dark and Eddie Stanky from the Boston Braves in a swap for Willard Marshall, Sid Gordon, Buddy Kerr and Sam Webb.

In a major trade, the New York Giants get Alvin Dark and Eddie Stanky from the Boston Braves in a swap for Willard Marshall, Sid Gordon, Buddy Kerr and Sam Webb.

The Associated Press picks the 1914 Miracle Braves as the greatest sports upset in the 20th century.

Sam Jethroe

Sam Jethroe, former Cleveland Buckeyes star of the Negro American League, becomes the first black player for the Braves. The 33 year-old highly-touted prospect, who will lead the majors with 35 stolen bases, will be named the National League’s Rookie of the Year.

Sid Gordon of the Boston Braves hits the first National League grand slam of the season

Sid Gordon of the Boston Braves hits the first National League grand slam of the season

Johnny Sain Braves

Boston Braves and Philadelphia Phillies start the match in daylight and finish under the lights, a first in the majors

Gil Hodges of the Brooklyn Dodgers ties a major league record by piling up 17 total bases in a game

Gil Hodges of the Brooklyn Dodgers ties a major league record by piling up 17 total bases in a game

Guido Rujo sells his interest in the Boston Braves to co-partners Lou Perini and Treasurer Joe Many.

Cliff Chambers

Cliff Chambers second Pirate to pitch a no hitter despite 8 walks

Billy Southworth’s first win as Braves manager is a breeze as Warren Spahn shuts out the Cubs, 9 – 0, and is 3 for 4 at the plate, including a home run.

Eddie Mathews hits his first homerun

Eddie Mathews hits his first homerun

Giant reliever Hoyt Wilhelm homers in his first major league at-bat it willl be his only career homerun

Giant reliever Hoyt Wilhelm homers in his first major league at-bat it willl be his only career homerun

hank aaron scouting report

Hank Aaron Scouting Report 1952

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

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

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

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

Ben Wade homers twice vs Warren Spahn in an 8 - 2 win over the Braves.

Ben Wade homers twice vs Warren Spahn in an 8 – 2 win over the Braves.

the Braves play their final home game in Boston

the Braves play their final home game in Boston

Eddie Mathews scoring just ahead of Joe Adcock, who had just homered.

The Braves end 77 years of representing Bostonin a 5-5 tie with the Dodgers.

The Brooklyn Dodgers send Andy Pafko to the Milwaukee Braves for Roy Hartsfield and $50,000.

The Brooklyn Dodgers send Andy Pafko to the Milwaukee Braves for Roy Hartsfield and $50,000.

Boston Braves owner Lou Perini blocks an attempt by the St. Louis Browns to move their franchise to Milwaukee

Boston Braves owner Lou Perini blocks an attempt by the St. Louis Browns to move their franchise to Milwaukee

Braves owner Lou Perini seeks permission to move his franchise from Boston to Milwaukee

Braves owner Lou Perini seeks permission to move his franchise from Boston to Milwaukee

The Braves become the first franchise to move since 1903

The Braves become the first franchise to move since 1903

Burdette takes Branca deep to win Grapefruit League game

Burdette takes Branca deep to win Grapefruit League game

Joe Adcock becomes first player to hit a ball into centerfield bleachers in polo grounds

Joe Adcock becomes first player to hit a ball into centerfield bleachers in polo grounds

Milwaukee Braves play their 13th home game and surpass the attendance total for the previous season

Milwaukee Braves play their 13th home game and surpass the attendance total for the previous season

Max Surkont sets strikeout record

Max Surkont sets strikeout record

Dodger backup 1B Wayne Belardi pinch-hits and walks and hits a grand slam in same inning

Dodger backup 1B Wayne Belardi pinch-hits and walks and hits a grand slam in same inning

The Giants' Whitey Lockman leads off the game with a home run for the second day in a row and Giants walk off with the win

The Giants’ Whitey Lockman leads off the game with a home run for the second day in a row and Giants walk off with the win

Warren Spahn fires 31st career shutout narrowly misses no hitter

Warren Spahn fires 31st career shutout narrowly misses no hitter

Duke Snider lost a homer to the rain in Milwaukee. The blow came as he led off the eighth inning with Lew Burdette pitching for the Braves. The game was called with the Dodgers leading 2-0 during the bottom of the eighth. The records reverted back to the end of the seventh and a 1-0 Dodgers win.

Duke Snider lost a homer to the rain in Milwaukee. The blow came as he led off the eighth inning with Lew Burdette pitching for the Braves. The game was called with the Dodgers leading 2-0 during the bottom of the eighth. The records reverted back to the end of the seventh and a 1-0 Dodgers win.

DŐN grate sets the record for longest thrown ball

DŐN grate sets the record for longest thrown ball

Milwaukee Minors deliver 3 all stars

Milwaukee Minors deliver 3 all stars

Jim Pendleton

Led by OF Jim Pendleton’s three home runs, the Braves tie the Yankees’ 1939 major-league record for the most homers in a game with eight

The Milwaukee Braves turn a profit their first year

The Milwaukee Braves turn a profit their first year

Braves right-hander Vern Bickford officially asked the Braves to sell or trade him

Braves right-hander Vern Bickford officially asked the Braves to sell or trade him

Fredric “Shorty” Mendelson resigns as stadium manager

Fredric “Shorty” Mendelson resigns as stadium manager

The Pittsburgh Pirates send flashy 2B Danny O’Connell to the Milwaukee Braves for 3B Sid Gordon, OF Sam Jethroe, P Max Surkont, and four minor league pitchers

Eddie Matthews

Eddie Mathews claims he may hold out

In a six-player trade the Braves trade for playoff hero Bobby Thomson

In a six-player trade the Braves trade for playoff hero Bobby Thomson

Jim Wilson signs with Braves

Jim Wilson signs with Braves

Bradenton, FL spring training 1954 Hank Aaron, Charlie White and Billy Bruton enjoyed the cooking and hospitality of Lulu Mae Gibson, because they were not allowed to stay with their teammates at the Braves players hotel!!

Spring training 1954

 Milwaukee Braves outfielder Bobby Thomson breaks his ankle while sliding into a base during a spring training game. The 1951 National League playoff hero is replaced by a promising prospect named Hank Aaron. Thomson will be out until July 14th.

 Milwaukee Braves outfielder Bobby Thomson breaks his ankle while sliding into a base during a spring training game. The 1951 National League playoff hero is replaced by a promising prospect named Hank Aaron. Thomson will be out until July 14th.

Hank Aaron makes his first spring training start for the Milwaukee Braves

Hank Aaron makes his first spring training start for the Milwaukee Braves

Hank Aaron makes his major league debut for the Milwaukee Braves

Hank Aaron makes his major league debut for the Milwaukee Braves

Hank Aaron collects his first hit

Hank Aaron collects his first hit

Hank Aaron hits first career homerun off Vic Raschi

Hank Aaron hits first career homerun off Vic Raschi

Jim Wilson pitches the first no hitter in Milwaukee Braves history

Jim Wilson pitches the first no hitter in Milwaukee Braves history

Dodgers field the first team which consists of a majority of black players

Dodgers field the first team which consists of a majority of black players

Milwaukee Braves slugger Joe Adcock sets a major league record by accumulating 18 total bases in a single game

Milwaukee Braves slugger Joe Adcock sets a major league record by accumulating 18 total bases in a single game

The Dodgers’ Clem Labine beans Joe Adcock in the 4th. Though he is wearing a batting helmet, Adcock is taken out of the game as a precautionary measure. His helmet apparently saves him from a serious injury. He will appear in the starting line-up the next day. Gene Conley reciprocates by knocking down Jackie Robinson in the 6th. Robinson ends up scrapping with Eddie Mathews. The Braves win, 10 – 5, their 10th win in a row, as Conley runs his record to 10-5.

Hank Aaron breaks his ankle, ending his rookie season

Hank Aaron breaks his ankle, ending his rookie season

Reds' slugger Ted Kluszewski goes deep off Warren Spahn in an eventual 9-7 victory over the Braves in the nightcap of a twin bill. The homer, the first baseman's 44th overall, is the 34th round-tripper he has hit at Crosley Field, making it the most ever hit in one season by a National Leaguer in the same ballpark, an accomplishment which will stand until Sammy Sosa eclipses the mark in 1998 at Wrigley Field.

Reds’ slugger Ted Kluszewski goes deep off Warren Spahn in an eventual 9-7 victory over the Braves in the nightcap of a twin bill. The homer, the first baseman’s 44th overall, is the 34th round-tripper he has hit at Crosley Field, making it the most ever hit in one season by a National Leaguer in the same ballpark, an accomplishment which will stand until Sammy Sosa eclipses the mark in 1998 at Wrigley Field.

Warren Spahn undergoes surgery

Warren Spahn undergoes surgery

Charlie Grimm, who forgot to pack his baseball cap and had to wear a head dress

Charlie Grimm, who forgot to pack his baseball cap and had to wear a head dress

December 17, 1954 – Milwaukee civic leader Fred Miller, credited with persuading Lou Perini to move the Braves from Boston to Milwaukee, died in a fiery plane crash shortly after takeoff from Mitchell Field. It was widely believed that Miller would have used his business connections to buy the Braves when Perini was ready to sell, thus keeping them in Milwaukee.

December 17, 1954 – Milwaukee civic leader Fred Miller, credited with persuading Lou Perini to move the Braves from Boston to Milwaukee, died in a fiery plane crash shortly after takeoff from Mitchell Field. It was widely believed that Miller would have used his business connections to buy the Braves when Perini was ready to sell, thus keeping them in Milwaukee.

Aaron changes to double digits

Aaron changes to double digits

The Milwaukee Braves make the first 6 for 1 trade

The Milwaukee Braves make the first 6 for 1 trade

December 27, 1954 – Former Duke University outfielder Al Spangler, who was optimistically compared to Richie Ashburn, signed his minor league contract with the Braves and was assigned to Jacksonville in the Sally League.

Former Duke University outfielder Al Spangler, who was optimistically compared to Richie Ashburn, signed his minor league contract with the Braves and was assigned to Jacksonville in the Sally League.

Humberto Robinson makes his major league debut

Humberto Robinson makes his major league debut

"Clemente's Brilliant Catch in 9th Kills Rally by Braves." May 4 1955

“Clemente’s Brilliant Catch in 9th Kills Rally by Braves.” May 4 1955

Milwaukee Braves first baseman Joe Adcock suffers a broken arm exactly one year after hitting four home runs in a game

Milwaukee Braves first baseman Joe Adcock suffers a broken arm exactly one year after hitting four home runs in a game

Hank Aaron plays second base and turns two

Hank Aaron plays second base and turns two

Danny O’Connell’s solo home run, his second of the game. It was the first time he hit two homers in a game.

Danny O’Connell’s solo home run, his second of the game. It was the first time he hit two homers in a game.

Spahn steals show at the plate and on mound

Spahn steals show at the plate and on mound

bobby thompson

Bobby Thomson of the Milwaukee Braves hits four home runs in a doubleheader

On June 17, 1956, in the ninth inning of the first game of a double-header, 11-year-old Fred Gordon of Brooklyn recovered Joe Adcock's mammoth shot over the left field roof at Ebbets Field off Ed Roebuck of the Dodgers. It was Joe's second homer of the game and the first time a ball landed over the roof. The youngster returned the ball to Joe and received two new balls and the Milwaukee cap he's wearing. The Braves swept the double-header 5-4 and 3-1.

Joe Adcock’s ninth-inning home run off Brooklyn right-hander Ed Roebuck, his second round-tripper of the game, proves to be the game-winner in the Braves’ 5-4 victory over the Dodgers. The blast to left field, which clears an 83-foot wall at the 350-foot mark, is believed to the only homer ever to land on the roof at Ebbets Field.

Ebbets Field, July 30, 1956 Henry rounds third after going yard against Dodgers Ken Lehman.

Hank Aaron homerun puts Braves 23 games over 500

Jackie Robinson Safe at second

Jackie Robinson Safe at second

Frank Robinson

The Braves and Reds hit 10 homeruns to set a National League mark for total homers for a nine inning game.

Lew Burdette accused of spitball

Lew Burdette accused of spitball

Bob uecker signs minor league contract

Bob uecker signs minor league contract

County Stadium Scoreboard

Milwaukee Braves have best season ticket sales in team history

Bob Buhl announcement on a 20 win season

Bob Buhl announcement on a 20 win season

Cincinnati Reds secondbaseman Johnny Temple in a game against the Braves allows a groundball by Gus Bell hit him to prevent a double play.

Cincinnati Reds secondbaseman Johnny Temple in a game against the Braves allows a groundball by Gus Bell hit him to prevent a double play.

Spahn shuts out the Giants over 10

Spahn shuts out the Giants over 10

Eddie Mathews and Don Drysdale

Johnny Logan and Don Drysdale ejected for fighting

Gil hodges

Gil Hodges hits a Walk Off vs the Braves

The Dodgers, in a 13-3 loss to Milwaukee at Ebbets Field, use eight pitchers in one game, tying a major league record

The Dodgers, in a 13-3 loss to Milwaukee at Ebbets Field, use eight pitchers in one game, tying a major league record

Braves left-hander Warren Spahn sets a National League mark for shutouts thrown by a southpaw

Braves left-hander Warren Spahn sets a National League mark for shutouts thrown by a southpaw

Game 7 1957 World Series Lew Burdette pitches the Braves to a World Championship

1957 World Series Game three Lew Burdette beats the Yankees

Tony Kubek

In the first World Series game ever played in Milwaukee, native son Tony Kubek hits two home runs in the 12-3 rout of the hometown Braves

Game 4 of the '57 World Series Henry Aaron sends Yankees Tom Sturdivant to the early showers with his 3-run blast in the 4th inning, driving in Logan and Mathews ahead of him. This game featured the famous shoeshine incident with Nippy Jones getting on first base before Eddie hit a 2-run homer off Bob Grim to win the game 7-5 in ten innings. Warren Spahn pitched all ten innings for the Braves!

Game 4 of 1957 world series Eddie Mathews’ hits walk off homerun in game 4 of world series

Lew Burdette Shines as Braves take a 3-2 lead in World Series Full Radio Broadcast

Lew Burdette Shines as Braves take a 3-2 lead in World Series Full Radio Broadcast

Game 7 1957 World Series Lew Burdette pitches the Braves to a World Championship

Game 7 1957 World Series Lew Burdette pitches the Braves to a World Championship

Henry Aaron received a silver champagne bucket from Norman Klug, president of Miller Brewery

Henry Aaron received a silver champagne bucket from Norman Klug, president of Miller Brewery

Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves wins the Cy Young Award 

Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves wins the Cy Young Award 

Braves trade for Bob Rush

Braves trade for Bob Rush

Fred Hanley

Braves to be better in 1958

Orlando Cepeda's third homer in three days and Felipe Alou's run-scoring hit in the 9th, give the Giants a 6 - 5 win over the Braves. San Francisco now leads the Braves by a half game.

Orlando Cepeda’s third homer in three days and Felipe Alou’s run-scoring hit in the 9th, give the Giants a 6 – 5 win over the Braves. San Francisco now leads the Braves by a half game.

Gil Hodges hits his 14th career grand slam in the Dodgers' 10-1 victory over Milwaukee at LA Memorial Coliseum. The first baseman's bases-full round-tripper establishes a new National League record, but is far fewer than Lou Gehrig's major league mark of 23.

Gil Hodges hits his 14th career grand slam in the Dodgers’ 10-1 victory over Milwaukee at LA Memorial Coliseum. The first baseman’s bases-full round-tripper establishes a new National League record, but is far fewer than Lou Gehrig’s major league mark of 23.

Lew Burdette 3 hits Cardinals

Lew Burdette 3 hits Cardinals

Warren Spahn

The Braves’ Warren Spahn becomes the first lefty to win 20 or more games nine times, as he beats St. Louis, 8 – 2

In Game 3 of the World Series Don Larsen and Ryne Duren combine for a shutout as New York wins 4 - 0 over the Milwaukee Braves

In Game 3 of the World Series Don Larsen and Ryne Duren combine for a shutout as New York wins 4 – 0 over the Milwaukee Braves

Warren Spahn Shuts Down New York in Game 4 of World Series

Warren Spahn Shuts Down New York in Game 4 of World Series

Red Schoendienst & Warren Spahn.

Milwaukee Braves second baseman Red Schoendienst is diagnosed as having tuberculosis

Major League Baseball Season Recap 1958

Major League Baseball Season Recap 1958

John Quinn resigns as general manager of the Milwaukee Braves

John Quinn resigns as general manager of the Milwaukee Braves and immediately accepts a similar post with the Phillies.

22nd Old Time Baseball Players Assn. banquet at the Elks Club

22nd Old Time Baseball Players Assn. banquet at the Elks Club

harvey haddix

Harvey Haddix near perfect game – podcast

National League President Warren Giles rules that the final score of the near perfect game thrown by the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Harvey Haddix should be 1-0

National League President Warren Giles rules that the final score of the near perfect game thrown by the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Harvey Haddix should be 1-0

Bill Bruton, in both the first and the sixth inning of the nightcap of a twin bill at County Stadium, hits a three-run triple. The Braves center fielder's pair of three-baggers with the bases loaded contributes to the team's 11-5 victory over St. Louis.

Bill Bruton, in both the first and the sixth inning of the nightcap of a twin bill at County Stadium, hits a three-run triple. The Braves center fielder’s pair of three-baggers with the bases loaded contributes to the team’s 11-5 victory over St. Louis.

Willie McCovey hits two home runs and Willie Mays another as the Giants whip the Braves’ Bob Buhl, 4 – 1, to move into first place.

Joe Nuxhall fans 4 Braves in the 6th inning and Adcock wishes Vada Pinson a happy birthday by nabbing him at first base with a hidden ball trick.

Joe Nuxhall fans 4 Braves in the 6th inning and Adcock wishes Vada Pinson a happy birthday by nabbing him at first base with a hidden ball trick.

With an eight-inning 12-hit effort in the Braves' 8-6 victory over Pittsburgh at Forbes Field, lefty Warren Spahn earns his 20th victory for the fourth consecutive season and for the tenth time in his career. The southpaw will compile 13 seasons with twenty or more wins during his 21-year Hall of Fame tenure in the major leagues.

With an eight-inning 12-hit effort in the Braves’ 8-6 victory over Pittsburgh at Forbes Field, lefty Warren Spahn earns his 20th victory for the fourth consecutive season and for the tenth time in his career. The southpaw will compile 13 seasons with twenty or more wins during his 21-year Hall of Fame tenure in the major leagues.

Lew Burdette Milwaukee Braves

Phillies beat burdette and Braves 6-3 dropping them a game back of Dodgers

Spahn beats Robin Roberts and the Phillies 3-2 to keep pace with Brooklyn

Spahn beats Robin Roberts and the Phillies 3-2 to keep pace with Brooklyn

Enos Slaughter released ending his career

Enos Slaughter released ending his career

Charlie Dressen was considering moving Aaron from right field to second base,

Charlie Dressen was considering moving Aaron from right field to second base,

George “Big Daddy” Crowe

George Crowe sets a major league record by hitting his 11th career pinch-hit home run

Wes Covington CAP’S Braves comeback

Wes Covington CAP’S Braves comeback

Frank Robinson and Eddie Mathews exchange punches after Robbie slides in hard at third base in the 7th inning

Frank Robinson and Eddie Mathews exchange punches after Robbie slides in hard at third base

Facing just 27 batters, Lew Burdette pitches a 1 - 0 no-hitter against the Phillies

Facing just 27 batters, Lew Burdette pitches a 1 – 0 no-hitter against the Phillies

The Giants trade infielder Andre Rodgers to Milwaukee for Alvin Dark

The Giants trade infielder Andre Rodgers to Milwaukee for Alvin Dark

Detroit trades 2B Frank Bolling and a player to be named later (OF Neil Chrisley) to Milwaukee for OF Bill Bruton‚ 2B Chuck Cottier‚ C Dick Brown‚ and P Terry Fox.

Detroit trades 2B Frank Bolling and a player to be named later (OF Neil Chrisley) to Milwaukee for OF Bill Bruton‚ 2B Chuck Cottier‚ C Dick Brown‚ and P Terry Fox.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Joey Jay and Detroit Tigers pitcher Jim Bunning pose on the field prior to the 1961 All-Star Game at Fenway Park.

The Reds acquire pitchers Joey Jay  and 3B Gene Freese both players will help propel Cincy to the 1961 World Series

Bob Ueker

The Braves sign 5 players including future Hall Of Famer Phil Niekro

eddie mathews

Eddie Mathews gets a new contract

Warren Spahn second oldest to fire no hitter

Warren Spahn second oldest to fire no hitter

tape measure two-baggers from Roberto Clemente and Dick Stuart provide all the support Pittsburgh starter Joe Gibbon needs in his complete game victory over the Milwaukee Braves

tape measure two-baggers from Roberto Clemente and Dick Stuart provide all the support Pittsburgh starter Joe Gibbon needs in his complete game victory over the Milwaukee Braves

The Milwaukee Braves set a major-league record with four consecutive home runs in the 7th inning against Cincinnati

The Milwaukee Braves set a major-league record with four consecutive home runs in the 7th inning against Cincinnati

Hank Aaron, Joe Adcock and Joe Torre of the Braves startle the Reds with a triple steal

Hank Aaron, Joe Adcock and Joe Torre of the Braves startle the Reds with a triple steal

At Milwaukee, the Reds muscle three runs in the 8th inning to beat the Braves, 3 – 2. Gus Bell rings a pinch homer and Frank Robinson clubs a two-run homer for the Reds.

Frank Thomas delivers a walk off win for the Braves

Frank Thomas delivers a walk off win for the Braves

In the second game of a doubleheader, the Phillies snap a 23-game losing streak when the Braves beat the Braves at Milwaukee’s County Stadium, 7-4. The winning pitcher John Buzhardt, who wears jersey #23, throws a complete game, ending the team’s skid at 23 straight losses, a major league mark for the most consecutive defeats by a team.

In their first appearance in Boston since moving to Milwaukee, the Braves defeat the Red Sox, 4 - 1

In their first appearance in Boston since moving to Milwaukee, the Braves defeat the Red Sox, 4 – 1

The Milwaukee Braves trade slugger Frank Thomas to the New York Mets for a player to be named later (Gus Bell) and a reported $125,000.

The Milwaukee Braves trade slugger Frank Thomas to the New York Mets for a player to be named later (Gus Bell) and a reported $125,000.

Billy Williams Rookie of the year

Cubs outfielder Billy Williams (.278, 25, 86) is selected as the 1961 National League Rookie of the Year.

January 17, 1962 – Warren Spahn, the highest-paid pitcher in baseball, met briefly at County Stadium with general manager John McHale before signing his 1962 contract. Terms of the contract were not released, but reportedly Spahn was in the $65,000 range.

Warren Spahn, the highest-paid pitcher in baseball, met briefly at County Stadium with general manager John McHale before signing his 1962 contract. Terms of the contract were not released, but reportedly Spahn was in the $65,000 range.

Roman Mejias belts a walkoff homer off Don McMahon to beat Milwaukee, 3-2

Roman Mejias belts a walkoff homer off Don McMahon to beat Milwaukee, 3-2

New York Mets reliever Craig Anderson wins both ends of a doubleheader on walk off's- then loses 16 straight

New York Mets reliever Craig Anderson wins both ends of a doubleheader on walk off’s- then loses 16 straight

Warren Spahn tops the Mets 5-2 on 3 hitter Hank Aaron and Gil Hodges homer

Warren Spahn tops the Mets 5-2 on 3 hitter Hank Aaron and Gil Hodges homer

Hank Aaron and Roberto Clemente trade grand slams in a wild battle between the Braves and Pirates

Hank Aaron and Roberto Clemente trade grand slams in a wild battle between the Braves and Pirates

Hank Aaron hits only the 3rd homersun into centerfield bleachers at the polo grounds

Hank Aaron hits only the 3rd homersun into centerfield bleachers at the polo grounds

For the first time in his career Don Drysdale is hit by a pitch

For the first time in his career Don Drysdale is hit by a pitch

warren spahn

Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves becomes the winningest left-handed pitcher in major league history

Hank Aaron leads Braves past Mets who lose there 118th game - Full Radio Broadcast

Hank Aaron leads Braves past Mets who lose there 118th game – Full Radio Broadcast

Righthander Don Nottebart is purchased from the Milwaukee Braves

Donald Davidson, the Braves Director of team travel and press, radio and television, would receive the meritorious service award

Donald Davidson, the Braves Director of team travel and press, radio and television, would receive the meritorious service award

warren spahn wims 328 game

Spahn wins his 328th and becomes all time leader for lefthanded pitcher

Eddie Mathews

Eddie Matthews hits his 400th homerun

Milwaukee Braves at New York Mets Game 1 Full Radio Broadcast

Milwaukee Braves at New York Mets Game 1 Full Radio Broadcast

Bob Shaw of the Milwaukee Braves sets a major league record by committing five balks. In the 3rd inning, Shaw walks Billy Williams and sends him home with three straight balks. Shaw lasts five innings before he is ejected for arguing. The Chicago Cubs beat Milwaukee, 5 – 3.

warren spahn wins his 340th game

Warren Spahn wins his 340th game

Milwaukee's Warren Spahn sets a modern National League record—his 601st start surpassing Grover Alexander—while going all the way to defeat the Dodgers for his 343rd career win, but only after spending the better part of the day in Los Angeles filming what will prove to be the first and last performance of his acting career, on the popular World-War-II-set TV series, Combat. Spahn, himself a decorated WW II veteran and avowed fan of the series, appears in an uncredited but heavily publicized bit part as a German patrol. As one refreshingly frank TV critic will warn us prior to the November 5 air date, "This is Warren Spahn's much-heralded appearance as a German soldier. If the National League saw as little of him as you will, he probably never would have won a game."

Milwaukee’s Warren Spahn sets a modern National League record—his 601st start surpassing Grover Alexander—while going all the way to defeat the Dodgers for his 343rd career win, but only after spending the better part of the day in Los Angeles filming what will prove to be the first and last performance of his acting career, on the popular World-War-II-set TV series, Combat. Spahn, himself a decorated WW II veteran and avowed fan of the series, appears in an uncredited but heavily publicized bit part as a German patrol. As one refreshingly frank TV critic will warn us prior to the November 5 air date, “This is Warren Spahn’s much-heralded appearance as a German soldier. If the National League saw as little of him as you will, he probably never would have won a game.”

Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves ties Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson by notching his 13th 20-win season

Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves ties Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson by notching his 13th 20-win season

Lou Burdette Chicago Cubs Signed 8x10

Milwaukee Braves @ St. Louis Cardinals Full Radio Broadcast

Lew Burdette beats his old teammates 3-2 Full Radio Broadcast

Lew Burdette beats his old teammates 3-2 Full Radio Broadcast

Detroit Tigers had offered slugger Rocky Colavito to Milwaukee, possibly for Eddie Mathews,

Detroit Tigers had offered slugger Rocky Colavito to Milwaukee, possibly for Eddie Mathews,

Felipe Alou

The Milwaukee Braves acquire OF Felipe Alou in 7 player deal

Eddie Mathews and Hank Aaron

Aaron and Mathews sign new contracts

bob sadowski sets milwaukee braves record with 5 strikeouts in a game

Bob Sadowski sets a Braves franchise record of striking out 5 times in a game

Don Larsen tosses a five-hitter in the Texas heat to best Warren Spahn It is Larsen's first complete game in five years.

Don Larsen tosses a five-hitter in the Texas heat to best Warren Spahn It is Larsen’s first complete game in five years.

After just 11 years in Milwaukee, the Braves' Board of Directors votes to ask the National League for permission to move to Atlanta

After just 11 years in Milwaukee, the Braves’ Board of Directors votes to ask the National League for permission to move to Atlanta

The Braves, for the second time in eleven years, receive permission to shift their franchise to another city

The Braves sign a twenty-five year lease to play in the newly constructed Atlanta Stadium

The Braves sign a twenty-five year lease to play in the newly constructed Atlanta Stadium

Milwaukee Braves officials propose a $500,000 payment to county officials if the club’s lease to play in Milwaukee

Joe Morgan Houston Astros Signed Autographed 3x5 Photo Card W/coa

Joe Morgan is the first Houston player with six hits in a game

The duo of Mathews and Hank Aaron, from 1954 to 1965, becomes the top home run tandem in major league history

The duo of Mathews and Hank Aaron, from 1954 to 1965, becomes the top home run tandem in major league history

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Tony Cloninger handcuffs Giants

Braves play their last game in Milwaukee

Braves play their last game in Milwaukee

Denny LeMaster holds off the Dodgers 2-0 to keep Giants hopes alive

Denny LeMaster holds off the Dodgers 2-0 to keep Giants hopes alive

Los Angeles clinches the National League pennant on the next to last day of the season at Dodger Stadium when Sandy Koufax gets his 26th victory

Los Angeles clinches the National League pennant on the next to last day of the season at Dodger Stadium when Sandy Koufax gets his 26th victory

Atlanta Braves sign Tom Seaver to a bonus contract worth $50,000

Atlanta Braves sign Tom Seaver to a bonus contract worth $50,000

The Historic Pitching Performances of Tom Seaver and Gary Gentry in 1970

Commissioner Spike Eckert voids the contract recently signed by collegiate star Tom Seaver

Fulton County Staduim opening day

Before a crowd of 50,671 at Fulton County Stadium, the Braves play their first game in Atlanta after moving from Milwaukee. Joe Torre hits two home runs for the Braves, but Willie Stargell spoils the occasion with a two-run homer in the 13th inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3 – 2 victory.

Hank Aaron hits his 399th and 400th home runs to lead the Atlanta Braves to a victory, 8 – 1

Hank Aaron hits his 399th and 400th home runs to lead the Atlanta Braves to a victory, 8 – 1

Braves win 18th straight at home

Braves win 18th straight at home

Lou Brock 3000 hit

Lou Brock hits a walk off single in extra innings as Cardinals open new Busch Stadium

Tony Pitcher Tony Cloninger

Tony Cloninger Sets grand slam record

Robin Roberts becomes the first and only pitcher to beat the Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta Braves

Robin Roberts becomes the first and only pitcher to beat the Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta Braves

Nolan Ryan makes his major league debut with the New York Mets

Nolan Ryan makes his major league debut with the New York Mets

New York Yankees trade slick-fielding third baseman Clete Boyer to the Atlanta Braves for outfielder Bill Robinson and pitcher “Chi Chi” Olivo

New York Yankees trade slick-fielding third baseman Clete Boyer to the Atlanta Braves for outfielder Bill Robinson and pitcher “Chi Chi” Olivo

Houston Astros acquire Eddie Mathews from the Atlanta Braves in 5 player trade

Houston Astros acquire Eddie Mathews from the Atlanta Braves in 5 player trade

Eddie Mathews beats his old Atlanta teammates in a 6-1 Opening Day victory

Jim Lefebvre

Jim Lefebvre commits 4 errors in one game

Hank Aaron hits the only inside-the-park home run among his 755.

Hank Aaron hits the only inside-the-park home run among his 755.

Don Wilson

Houston Astros right-hander Don Wilson pitches the first of his two career no-hitters

July 14, 1968: Braves outfielder Henry Aaron goes deep off the Giants Mike McCormick to become the 8th MLB player to reach 500 career home runs.

Mets Walk off vs Braves – Hank Aaron Homers at Shea Classic Radio Broadcast

1967 – Jim Wynn cracks his 30th home run of the season during a 9-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Clay Carroll is the victim. Wynn is the first Houston player to reach that plateau and no other Astro would join him until Glenn Davis in 1986. 

The Mets obtain Art Shamsky from the Reds in exchange for infielder Bob Johnson, who will play only 16 games for his new team before being traded to Atlanta. New York’s newest outfielder will hit 42 home runs playing in a part-time role during his four seasons with the team.

The Braves purchase Stu Miller from the Orioles

The Braves purchase Stu Miller from the Orioles

June 11, 1968 The Reds traded Milt Pappas, Ted Davidson and Bob Johnson to the Braves for Tony Cloninger, Clay Carroll and Woody Woodward. The Reds were glad to get rid of Pappas, who will forever be remembered for the Frank Robinson trade. At the time of the deal, Pappas was 2-5 with a 5.60 ERA. Three days earlier, he tried to organize a walkout of the players prior to a game against the Cardinals in protest against playing on the day Robert F. Kennedy's funeral. Cloninger never really panned out with the Reds. It was Carroll who proved to be the prize to the deal. He was 71-43 with 119 saves and a 3.27 ERA in eight seasons with the club.

The Reds trade Milt Pappas in 7 player deal

Hank Aaron hits the 500th home run of his Hall of Fame career

Hank Aaron hits the 500th home run of his Hall of Fame career

Atlanta Braves set a major league record by using five relief pitchers in the ninth inning of their game against the St. Louis Cardinals

Atlanta Braves set a major league record by using five relief pitchers in the ninth inning of their game against the St. Louis Cardinals

Satchel Page signed by Braves so he can qualify for penaion

Satchel Page signed by Braves so he can qualify for penaion

Mets manager Gil Hodges, during a game against the Braves in Atlanta, suffers a mild heart attack. The New York skipper, who will die of a massive coronary in 1972, is hospitalized until October 20, when doctors give him a clean bill of health, but warned him about the continued risks of stress and smoking.

Mets manager Gil Hodges, during a game against the Braves in Atlanta, suffers a mild heart attack. The New York skipper, who will die of a massive coronary in 1972, is hospitalized until October 20, when doctors give him a clean bill of health, but warned him about the continued risks of stress and smoking.

St. Louis Cardinals trade former National League MVP Orlando Cepeda to the Atlanta Braves for catcher/first baseman Joe Torre

St. Louis Cardinals trade former National League MVP Orlando Cepeda to the Atlanta Braves for catcher/first baseman Joe Torre

Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron is lifted for a pinch-hitter for the first time in his major league career

Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron is lifted for a pinch-hitter for the first time in his major league career

Hank Aaron becomes 3rd player to reach 500 Doubles and Homeruns

Hank Aaron becomes 3rd player to reach 500 Doubles and Homeruns

Lee May hits four home runs in a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves

Lee May hits four home runs in a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves

American League and National League hold their first-ever Championship Series

American League and National League hold their first-ever Championship Series

Game 2 NLCS 1969 Mets @ Braves

Mets pound Braves in game 2 1969 NLCS – Hank Aaron hits his final homerun in playoff action

Nolan Ryan Pitches Mets to World Series

Nolan Ryan Pitches Mets to World Series

Phil Niekro

Phil Niekro is taken to a hospital to undergo an emergency appendectomy

Willie Stargell hits homerun out of Forbes Field

Willie Stargell hits homerun out of Forbes Field

Hoyt Wilhelm of the Atlanta Braves becomes the first pitcher in major league history to appear in 1,000 games

Hoyt Wilhelm of the Atlanta Braves becomes the first pitcher in major league history to appear in 1,000 games

Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs becomes the ninth player to join the 500-home run club

Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs becomes the ninth player to join the 500-home run club

Rico carty

Atlanta Braves star Rico Carty Hitting Streak comes to an end at 31 games

Hank Aaron becomes the first major league player to reach 3000 hits and 500 homeruns

Hank Aaron becomes the first major league player to reach 3000 hits and 500 homeruns

A sellout crowd of 51,050 is on hand for the dedication of Cincinnati's Riverfront Stadium

A sellout crowd of 51,050 is on hand for the dedication of Cincinnati’s Riverfront Stadium

Felix Millan of the Atlanta Braves goes 6-for-6 in a game against the San Francisco Giants

Felix Millan of the Atlanta Braves goes 6-for-6 in a game against the San Francisco Giants

Orlando cepeda

Orlando Cepeda of the Braves blasts three consecutive homers and collects seven RBIs

Willie Stargell ties a major league record by piling five extra-base hits against the Atlanta Braves

Willie Stargell ties a major league record by piling five extra-base hits against the Atlanta Braves

Rico Carty

National League batting champion Rico Carty of the Atlanta Braves breaks his leg in a winter league game

Willie Stargell hits three home runs, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10 - 2 victory over the Atlanta Braves

Willie Stargell hits three home runs, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10 – 2 victory over the Atlanta Braves

Braves outfielder Hank Aaron joins Babe Ruth and Willie Mays as the only major league player to hit 600 career home runs. His historic homer, a 350-foot drive over the left field wall, comes off Gaylord Perry in the third inning of a 6-5 ten-inning loss to the Giants at Atlanta's Fulton County Stadium.

Braves outfielder Hank Aaron joins Babe Ruth and Willie Mays as the only major league player to hit 600 career home runs. His historic homer, a 350-foot drive over the left field wall, comes off Gaylord Perry in the third inning of a 6-5 ten-inning loss to the Giants at Atlanta’s Fulton County Stadium.

May 8, 1971 Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants at Candlestick Park | San Francisco it is the First time in baseball history two player with 600+ home runs went deep in the same game. Willie Mays hit his 634th home run. Hank Aaron hit his 604th home run. Braves get a 5-2 victory over the Giants.

Mays and Aaron become first players with 600 homeruns to homer in same game

Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves becomes the National League’s all-time leader in RBIs

Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves becomes the National League’s all-time leader in RBIs

Making his debut against the Braves, Astros' hurler Larry Yount injures his right shoulder on his very first warm-up pitch and will never get another chance to pitch in the bigs. Robin'solder brother's total major league experience will consist of just one-warm up pitch.

Making his debut against the Braves, Astros’ hurler Larry Yount injures his right shoulder on his very first warm-up pitch and will never get another chance to pitch in the bigs. Robin’solder brother’s total major league experience will consist of just one-warm up pitch.

Dodgers Al Downing and Don Sutton hurl shutouts during a 12 – 0, 4 – 0, doubleheader triumph over the Braves

Earl Williams wins the National League Rookie of the Year honors

Hank Aaron becomes the first player to earn $200,000 in average annual salary

Hank Aaron becomes the first player to earn $200,000 in average annual salary

Orlando Cepeda

Oakland A’s and Atlanta Braves become the first teams to trade former MVPs for one another

Nate Colbert hits 5 homeruns in double header

Nate Colbert sets a major league record by driving in 12 runs during a doubleheader

Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves breaks Babe Ruth’s record for the most home runs with one team

Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves breaks Babe Ruth’s record for the most home runs with one team

Dave Downs throws a complete game shutout in his first major league appearance

The Braves trade southpaw George Stone and second baseman Felix Milan to the Mets for hurlers Danny Frisella and Gary Gentry

The Braves trade southpaw George Stone and second baseman Felix Milan to the Mets for hurlers Danny Frisella and Gary Gentry

Major league teams pull off 12 trades involving 36 players - Including Hal McRae who becomes a star in Kansas City

Major league teams pull off 12 trades involving 36 players – Including Hal McRae who becomes a star in Kansas City

Denny McLain Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves release former 30-game winner Denny McLain, ending his career at the age of 28

Cesar Cedeno doubles home Tommy Helms with the winning run in the 13th for a 2-1 Opening Day triumph in Atlanta. It was Cedeno’s third extra-base hit of the game. Jim Wynn’s homer tied it in the sixth.

Dave Rader completes an unusual unassisted double play for a catcher and Bobby Bonds walks it off for the Giants

Dave Rader completes an unusual unassisted double play for a catcher and Bobby Bonds walks it off for the Giants

Jon Matlack's is hit in forehead with a line drive off Marty Perez Bat

Jon Matlack’s is hit in forehead with a line drive off Marty Perez Bat

Dock Ellis walks a batter without ever throwing a pitch to him.

Dock Ellis walks a batter without ever throwing a pitch to him.

Willie Davis collects his 2,000th career hit off Phil Niekro

Willie Davis collects his 2,000th career hit off Phil Niekro

Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hits his 700th career home run

Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hits his 700th career home run

Braves knuckleballer Phil Niekro no-hits the Padres, 9 - 0, It’s the first no-hitter thrown by a Braves hurler since the team shifted to Atlanta in 1966.

Braves knuckleballer Phil Niekro no-hits the Padres, 9 – 0, It’s the first no-hitter thrown by a Braves hurler since the team shifted to Atlanta in 1966.

dusty baker 19 year old outfielder

Dusty Baker makes what The Sporting News will call “the greatest catch in Atlanta Stadium history,”

Dave Johnson of the Atlanta Braves sets a single-season record for most home runs by a second baseman

Dave Johnson of the Atlanta Braves sets a single-season record for most home runs by a second baseman

Atlanta Braves the first team in history to have three players with 40 or more home runs in one season

Atlanta Braves the first team in history to have three players with 40 or more home runs in one season

Kuhn and Aaron

Commissioner Bowie Kuhn orders the Atlanta Braves to play Hank Aaron

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Hank Aaron ties Babe Ruth for All Time Homerun Record

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Hank Aaron makes history passing Babe Ruth for the most Homeruns all time

Cesar Cedeno drills two homers and drives in five to pace Houston past Atlanta, 7-0

Cesar Cedeno drills two homers and drives in five to pace Houston past Atlanta, 7-0

Atlanta Braves fire Eddie Mathews as manager, replacing him with Clyde King

Atlanta Braves fire Eddie Mathews as manager, replacing him with Clyde King

Hank Aaron, in his final at-bat for the Braves after spending 21 seasons with the team, homers off right-hander Rawly Eastwick in the 13-0 rout of Cincinnati at Atlanta Stadium. The Hammer's last National League plate appearance yields his 3600th career hit, which is the Brewer-bound outfielder's career 736th round-tripper.

Hank Aaron, in his final at-bat for the Braves after spending 21 seasons with the team, homers off right-hander Rawly Eastwick in the 13-0 rout of Cincinnati at Atlanta Stadium. The Hammer’s last National League plate appearance yields his 3600th career hit, which is the Brewer-bound outfielder’s career 736th round-tripper.

Hank Aaron’s career with the Atlanta Braves comes to an end

Hank Aaron’s career with the Atlanta Braves comes to an end

dick allen

The Chicago White Sox obtain catcher Jim Essian from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for controversial slugger Dick Allen

Joe Niekro takes his brother Phil deep for only homerun of his career

The Astros purchase P Joe Niekro from the Braves.

dick allen

Atlanta Braves trade holdout first baseman Dick Allen

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Ted Turner enters a tentative purchase agreement to buy the Atlanta Braves.

Dave McNAlly and Andy Messersmith win Free Agency

Arbitrator Peter Seitz declares Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally free agents

dave mcnally

Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally Free Agency upheld by Federal Judge

Joe Niekro takes his brother Phil deep for only homerun of his career

The Atlanta Braves send Valentine’s Day cards to their season-ticket holders and the media

Joe Niekro takes his brother Phil deep for only homerun of his career

Joe Niekro takes his brother Phil deep for only homerun of his career

The Mets sweep the Giants in a twin bill at Candlestick Park, The Gaints pick up Darrell Evans in a trade

The Mets sweep the Giants in a twin bill at Candlestick Park, The Gaints pick up Darrell Evans in a trade

Los Angeles Dodgers trade onetime Cy Young Award winner Mike Marshall to the Atlanta Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers trade onetime Cy Young Award winner Mike Marshall to the Atlanta Braves

Ted Turner

MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspends Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner for one year

Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner decides to take the managerial reigns of his team

Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner decides to take the managerial reigns of his team

Andre Dawson

Andre Dawson hits first career homerun

New York Mets, Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Atlanta Braves complete an unusual four-team trade

New York Mets, Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Atlanta Braves complete an unusual four-team trade

ozzie smith barehanded play

ozzie smith barehanded play

jim bouton braves

Ball Four Book author Jim Bouton begins a comeback with the Savannah Braves

Willie McCovey becomes first player to hit 2 homers an in inning twice

Willie McCovey becomes the 12th player in major league history to hit 500 home runs

JIM-MCCORMICK

Jim McCormick suffers a broken bone in his forearm but stays in to pitch 3 more innings

Chris Speier hits for the cycle and drives in six runs to lead Montreal to a 7 - 3 win over Atlanta.

Chris Speier hits for the cycle and drives in six runs to lead Montreal to a 7 – 3 win over Atlanta.

ANDRE-DAWSON

Montreal Expos tie National League record with eight home runs

44-Pete-Rose

Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds extends his hitting streak to 44 games

Dale Murphy and Gene Garber after ending Roses Streak

Cincinnati Reds star Pete Rose ends at 44 games

jim bouton braves

Ball Four Publisher Jim Bouton wins first game in 8 years

The Dodgers become the first ML team ever to draw three million fans it is dampened when coach Jim Gilliam suffers a brain hemorrhage.

The Dodgers become the first ML team ever to draw three million fans it is dampened when coach Jim Gilliam suffers a brain hemorrhage.

Ken Forsch tosses no hitters

Atlanta's Phil Niekro notches his 20th win of the season by beating his brother Joe

Atlanta’s Phil Niekro notches his 20th win of the season by beating his brother Joe

Chris Chambliss is traded to the Atlanta Braves

Chris Chambliss is traded to the Atlanta Braves

In his first major league start, Charlie Leibrandt of the Cincinnati Reds shuts out the Atlanta Braves, 5 - 0, at Riverfront Stadium

In his first major league start, Charlie Leibrandt of the Cincinnati Reds shuts out the Atlanta Braves, 5 – 0, at Riverfront Stadium

Mike Schmidt becomes the all-time Phillies' franchise home run leader passing Del Ennis

Mike Schmidt becomes the all-time Phillies’ franchise home run leader passing Del Ennis

Braves sign Claudell Washington

Braves sign Claudell Washington

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Atlanta Braves sign future Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry to a free agent contract

Philadelphia Phillies acquire veteran outfielder Gary Matthews from the Atlanta Braves for pitcher Bob Walk

Philadelphia Phillies acquire veteran outfielder Gary Matthews from the Atlanta Braves for pitcher Bob Walk

jim bibby no hitter

Jim Bibby retires 27 straight after lead off single

Andre Dawson and Tim Raines

Tim Raines & Andre Dawson run wild on Braves

Torre names manager of Braves

Torre names manager of Braves

Joe Torre's Braves set a National League record when they win their 11th straight game to start the season

Joe Torre’s Braves set a National League record when they win their 11th straight game to start the season

The Atlanta Braves record their 12th consecutive victory from the beginning of the season

The Atlanta Braves record their 12th consecutive victory from the beginning of the season

The Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds, 4 – 3, for their 13th straight victory to begin the season.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey is selected National League MVP

Steve Garvey becomes 5th player to play 1000 consecutive games

Randy Johnson USC

The Braves miss out on Randy Johnson

The Braves tie the major-league record with seven double plays in a 2 - 0, 14-inning win over Cincinnati. Mario Soto pitches 10 shutout innings for the Reds but gets no decision. The loss starts the Reds on a streak where they'll lose 20 out of 23 games.

The Braves tie the major-league record with seven double plays in a 2 – 0, 14-inning win over Cincinnati. Mario Soto pitches 10 shutout innings for the Reds but gets no decision. The loss starts the Reds on a streak where they’ll lose 20 out of 23 games.

Braves lose 19 of 21 after removing Chief Noc-a-homa and his teepee

Braves lose 19 of 21 after removing Chief Noc-a-homa and his teepee

Pascual Perez misses his start for the Braves when he gets lost on Interstate 285

Pascual Perez misses his start for the Braves when he gets lost on Interstate 285

Gene Richards San Diego

Gene Richards scores on a four base error by Terry Harper 

Bob Horner agrees to a four-year contract with the Atlanta Braves that will pay him up to $6 million

Bob Horner agrees to a four-year contract with the Atlanta Braves that will pay him up to $6 million

Mookie Wilson walkoff vs Braves

Mookie Wilson walkoff vs Braves

Nick Esasky’s 1st-inning grand slam propels the Reds to a 6 – 4 win

phil niekro 300 wins

New York Yankees sign future Hall of Famer Phil Niekro to a two-year contract

Umpire Joe West ejects two television cameramen from Shea Stadium when they allow the Mets to view replays of a controversial play at the plate in which Hubie Brooks is called out. The Mets beat Atlanta, 3 – 1, with Ron Darling getting the win.

Joaquin Andujar hits a grandslam vs the Braves - during his career he never gave up a grandslam

Joaquin Andujar hits a grandslam vs the Braves – during his career he never gave up a grandslam

In one of the ugliest brawl-filled games in major league history including multiple bench clearing brawls several fans‚ and 19 players are ejected

In one of the ugliest brawl-filled games in major league history including multiple bench clearing brawls several fans‚ and 19 players are ejected

Niekro combined 2 hitter help Stros beat Braves

1985 – Dale Murphy of the Atlanta Braves has two RBI in the 8 – 4 win over the Cincinnati Reds to tie Ron Cey’s 1977 major league record for 29 RBI in April.

keith hernandez

New York Mets defeat the Atlanta Braves, 16-13, in a wild 19-inning affair at Fulton County Stadium

Braves trade future CY Young Award Winner Steve Bedrosian

Braves trade future CY Young Award Winner Steve Bedrosian

1986 – Alan Ashby homers off Atlanta’s Duane Ward in the ninth for a 3-2 triumph.  Charley Kerfeld, wearing his lucky Jetsons tee-shirt under his jersey, is the winning pitcher. 

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Barry Bonds of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits his first major league home run

Bob Horner

Bob Horner of the Atlanta Braves ties a major league record by hitting four home runs in a game against the Montreal Expos

Ken Griffey of the Atlanta Braves swats three solo home runs against the Philadelphia Phillies

Ken Griffey of the Atlanta Braves swats three solo home runs against the Philadelphia Phillies

After hitting a record 210 homers without a grand slam‚ Atlanta’s Bob Horner finally connects with the sacks full to give the Braves a 4 – 2 win over Pittsburgh. It will be his only career grand slam. Horner’s record will be broken by Sammy Sosa.

Free agent outfielder Gary Roenicke is signed by the Atlanta Braves

Free agent outfielder Gary Roenicke is signed by the Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves pitcher Rick Mahler ties a National League record by throwing his third Opening Day shutout. Mahler beats the Phillies, 6 - 0, on three hits.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Rick Mahler ties a National League record by throwing his third Opening Day shutout. Mahler beats the Phillies, 6 – 0, on three hits.

Andre Dawson hits a walkoff vs Braves

Andre Dawson hits a walkoff vs Braves

The Braves pull off a triple steal

The Braves pull off a triple steal

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Keith Hernandez reaches 1000 RBI

Houston tallies nine runs in the seventh inning to topple the Braves, 14-7

Houston tallies nine runs in the seventh inning to topple the Braves, 14-7

In his final major league game, Bruce Sutter notches his 300th career save

Nick Esasky, who became one of the most coveted free agents signs a three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves

Nick Esasky, who became one of the most coveted free agents signs a three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves

San Diego SS Garry Templeton collects his 2,000th major league hit, exactly 14 years after getting his first. The Padres beat the Braves, 7 - 0, with Bruce Hurst winning over Charlie Leibrandt.

San Diego SS Garry Templeton collects his 2,000th major league hit, exactly 14 years after getting his first. The Padres beat the Braves, 7 – 0, with Bruce Hurst winning over Charlie Leibrandt.

Brawl breaks out on Dale Murphy Night in Atlanta

Brawl breaks out on Dale Murphy Night in Atlanta

Otis Nixon sets a National League record and ties the major league mark by stealing six bases against the Montreal Expos

Otis Nixon sets a National League record and ties the major league mark by stealing six bases against the Montreal Expos

Tom Glavine ejection after throwing at Dale Murphy

Tom Glavine ejection after throwing at Dale Murphy

Mike Simms autographed Baseball Card (Houston Astros) 1991 Bowman #551

Astros and Braves game is delayed for five minutes when a moth becomes lodged in the ear of Houston OF Mike Simms

The Red Sox obtain P Dan Petry from the Braves 

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Kent Mercker, Mark Wohlers, and Alejandro Pena of the Atlanta Braves combine on a 1-0 no-hitter against the San Diego Padres

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Atlanta Braves win their first National League pennant since their move from Milwaukee

Lonnie Smith becomes the first player in baseball history to play in the World Series with four different teams

The Twins beat the Braves, 1-0 to capture 1991 World Series

The Twins beat the Braves, 1-0 to capture 1991 World Series

Atlanta Braves third baseman Terry Pendleton wins the National League MVP Award

Atlanta Braves third baseman Terry Pendleton wins the National League MVP Award

Major League Season Recap 1991

Atlanta SS Jeff Blauser hits three home runs in a 7 – 4 win over the Cubs

The Braves defeat the Pirates, 1 – 0, despite getting only one hit. The one safety is a 2nd-inning homer by OF David Justice off Danny Jackson. Charlie Leibrandt goes eight innings for the win.

Tom Glavine pitches a complete game to give the Atlanta Braves a 3 - 1 victory over Toronto in Game 1 of the World Series.

Tom Glavine pitches a complete game to give the Atlanta Braves a 3 – 1 victory over Toronto in Game 1 of the World Series.

The Braves sign free agent Cy Young Award and Gold Glove winner Greg Maddux to a five-year contract

The Braves sign free agent Cy Young Award and Gold Glove winner Greg Maddux to a five-year contract

Major League Season Recap 1992

Major League Season Recap 1992

At Veterans Stadium, the Phillies win the National League pennant by beating the Braves in Game 6 of the NLCS, 6-3. With Tommy Greene out-dueling Greg Maddux and the timely hitting of Darren Daulton, Dave Hollins, and Mickey Morandini, Philadelphia wins its third consecutive game to dethrone the defending champs.

At Veterans Stadium, the Phillies win the National League pennant by beating the Braves in Game 6 of the NLCS, 6-3. With Tommy Greene out-dueling Greg Maddux and the timely hitting of Darren Daulton, Dave Hollins, and Mickey Morandini, Philadelphia wins its third consecutive game to dethrone the defending champs.

The Atlanta Braves release All-Star outfielder Ron Gant, who broke his leg in a motorcycle accident over the winter

The Atlanta Braves release All-Star outfielder Ron Gant, who broke his leg in a motorcycle accident over the winter

Atlanta Braves pitcher Kent Mercker no-hits the Dodgers, 6 – 0, striking out 10 in the process. For Mercker, it is his first complete game in the majors. Chan Ho Park comes on to pitch in the 9th inning for the Dodgers, becoming the first Korean player to appear in a major league game.

The Braves trade OF Deion Sanders to the Reds in exchange for OF Roberto Kelly and minor league P Roger Etheridge.

The Braves trade OF Deion Sanders to the Reds in exchange for OF Roberto Kelly and minor league P Roger Etheridge.

Greg Maddux of the Atlanta Braves becomes the first pitcher in major league history to win three straight Cy Young Awards, unanimously sweeping the National League honor.

Chipper Jones hits his first homerun

Chipper Jones hits his first homerun

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Greg Maddux of the Atlanta Braves ties a major league record by posting his 16th consecutive win on the road

Tom Glavine Pitches the Braves to their first title in Atlanta with a 1-0 win

Tom Glavine Pitches the Braves to their first title in Atlanta with a 1-0 win

Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 1995

Dodgers turn their first triple play in forty-seven years

Gary Gaetti hits a grand slam off Greg Maddux to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8 - 3 win over the Atlanta Braves and a tie of the NLCS. Todd Stottlemyre gets the victory.

Gary Gaetti hits a grand slam off Greg Maddux to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8 – 3 win over the Atlanta Braves and a tie of the NLCS. Todd Stottlemyre gets the victory.

The Atlanta Braves have the biggest blowout in postseason history, beating the St. Louis Cardinals, 15 - 0, in Game 7 of the NLCS 

The Atlanta Braves have the biggest blowout in postseason history, beating the St. Louis Cardinals, 15 – 0, in Game 7 of the NLCS 

Yankees mount the biggest comeback in their long World Series history

Yankees mount the biggest comeback in their long World Series history

New York Yankees defeat the Atlanta Braves, 1-0 in game 5 1996 World Series

New York Yankees defeat the Atlanta Braves, 1-0 in game 5 1996 World Series

New York Yankees clinch their 23rd World Championship by defeating the Atlanta Braves, 3-2

New York Yankees clinch their 23rd World Championship by defeating the Atlanta Braves, 3-2

Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 1996

Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 1996

Many considered Drayton McLane a fool for hiring broadcaster Larry Dierker as his manager, replacing Terry Collins. Dierker had never managed on any level. Dierker’s debut comes on April Fool’s Day, getting the last laugh on the Atlanta Braves, the defending league champs. Pat Listach drives in Brad Ausmus with a sacrifice fly in the third inning. Shane Reynolds and Billy Wagner make it stand up for a 2-1 victory. 

Michael Tucker’s two-out double in the 9th breaks up Alan Benes’ no-hitter. Benes, unfortunately, is matched against Greg Maddux, who holds the Cards scoreless for eight innings. The Braves finally push across a run in the 13th on Andruw Jones’ infield dribbler to beat Cardinals reliever John Frascatore, 1 – 0. The teams combine for 33 strikeouts, three shy of matching the National League record for an extra-inning game set by the Giantsand Mets in a 23-inning contest in 1964.

Pitcher Greg Maddux signs a $57.5 million, five-year contract with the Braves to become baseball’s highest-paid player.

Ryan Klesko has four hits including a grand slam off Bobby Jones, to pace the Braves to a 10 – 2 win over the Mets. Jones faces eight batters, walking four and retiring none. Greg Maddux easily wins his 19th. Klesko’s slam gives the Braves 12 for the year, a new major league record. The Braves set another record as they become the first team to clinch six straight postseason appearances.

1998 – Craig Biggio swats a dramatic ninth-inning homer off Kerry Ligtenberg to drop the Braves, 3-2. Houston had scored twice on Greg Maddux but Atlanta evens it with two against Shane Reynolds. Doug Henry throws two perfect innings of relief to get the win. 

Kerry Wood out-duels Greg Maddux as the Cubs defeat the Braves before a sellout crowd. Woods strikes out 11 in 7 2/3 innings, the 6th time in 18 starts he has reached double figures. For Maddux, it is his first loss to his former team after seven wins.

Dennis Martinez 244th career victory to set the record for most wins by a Latin American pitcher

Greg Maddux wins his 200th career game as the Braves beat the Giants, 8 - 4. All of Atlanta's nine hits in the game are doubles.

Greg Maddux wins his 200th career game as the Braves beat the Giants, 8 – 4. All of Atlanta’s nine hits in the game are doubles.

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Dennis Martinez announces his retirement

The Braves defeat the Phillies, 11 – 3‚ behind Greg Maddux. Maddux hits a homer and two-run single in Atlanta’s 8-run 4th inning‚ becoming the first pitcher since Todd Stottlemyre in 1996 to get 2 hits in the same inning.

Paul Byrd of the Phillies plunks Braves catcher Eddie Perez on the back, precipitating a bench-clearing brawl between the two already unfriendly ball clubs. As the battle rages on, the two instigators are discovered praying together when the pitcher's prayer for forgiveness is overheard by the angry batter.

Paul Byrd of the Phillies plunks Braves catcher Eddie Perez on the back, precipitating a bench-clearing brawl between the two already unfriendly ball clubs. As the battle rages on, the two instigators are discovered praying together when the pitcher’s prayer for forgiveness is overheard by the angry batter.

Astros get the jump on Atlanta in Game One of the N.L.D.S. with a 6-1 victory. Tony Eusebio gives Houston an early lead with an RBI single off Greg Maddux. The Braves tie it but Daryle Ward takes Maddux deep for a 2-1 edge. Ken Caminiti’s three-run bomb in the ninth ices the game . Shane Reynolds gets the win. 

Braves minor leaguer Roger Blanco is killed by robbers in Catia La Mar, Venezuela.

Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 1999

Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 1999

The Braves defeat the Mets, 6 – 3, as Greg Maddux extends his scoreless streak to 29 innings.

The Braves whitewash the Expos, 10 – 0, clinching their 9th consecutive trip to the playoffs. Greg Maddux hurls the shutout, extending his streak of scoreless innings streak to 36 1/3.

Hall of Famer Eddie Mathews dies at the age of 69

Hall of Famer Eddie Mathews dies at the age of 69

2001 – Greg Maddux of the Atlanta Braves is almost flawless for seven innings, combining with a pair of relievers to pitch a one-hitter in a 2 – 0 victory over the New York Mets. The Mets wind up with only one runner against Maddux, Mike Remlinger and John Rocker, when Todd Zeile lines a single about a foot beyond second baseman Quilvio Veras’s glove with one out in the 2nd inning.

The Braves beat the Brewers, 1 – 0, as Greg Maddux hurls a two-hitter and strikes out a career-high 14, including 8 of the last 10 batters he faces. It is his 100th complete game, as B.J. Surhoff’s solo home run in the 3rd inning off Paul Rigdon is the only run he needs.

The Braves trade John Rocker  after his negative comments about New Yorkers, homosexuals, unwed mothers and immigrants appeared in Sports Illustrated.

The Braves trade John Rocker  after his negative comments about New Yorkers, homosexuals, unwed mothers and immigrants appeared in Sports Illustrated.

Atlanta’s Greg Maddux notches the 250th win of his career with a 9 – 5 decision over Philadelphia.

Sammy Sosa 600th Homerun

Cubs’ slugger Sammy Sosa hits the longest home run in Turner Field history

The Mets donate their day's pay, which totals approximately to a rescue fund for the families of the firefighters and policemen killed in the World Trade Center terrorist attacks

The Mets donate their day’s pay, which totals approximately to a rescue fund for the families of the firefighters and policemen killed in the World Trade Center terrorist attacks

Tom Glavine and John Smoltz combine on a seven-hit shutout to blank the Astros, 1-0, in Game Two of the N.L.D.S.

Tom Glavine and John Smoltz combine on a seven-hit shutout to blank the Astros, 1-0, in Game Two of the N.L.D.S.

When Rafael Furcal, Mark DeRosa, and Gary Sheffield all go deep off the Reds’ Jeff Austin in the bottom of the first inning, the Braves become only the second team in big league history to begin a game with three consecutive home runs. In San Diego’s home opener in 1987, the Padres wasted no time making up a two-run first inning deficit as each of the first three batters, Marvell Wynn, Tony Gwynn, and John Kruk, all went yard in the bottom of the first inning off Giant starter Roger Mason.

The Voice of the Milwaukee Braves, radio broadcaster Earl Gillespie, died in West Allis at age 81

The Voice of the Milwaukee Braves, radio broadcaster Earl Gillespie, died in West Allis at age 81

Randy Johnson of the Diamondbacks hurls a perfect game

Randy Johnson of the Diamondbacks hurls a perfect game

Craig Biggio pops his first postseason home run  and Houston leads Atlanta, 5-2, in Game Four of the N.L.D.S.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones agrees to restructure his contract, reducing his salary by $6 million next season. The new deal could save the Braves about $15 million over three seasons and free up money for free agents.

 Red Sox trade Edgar Renteria to the Braves for third base prospect Andy Marte

 Red Sox trade Edgar Renteria to the Braves for third base prospect Andy Marte

Troy Tulowitzki performs the 13th unassisted triple play in major league history

Troy Tulowitzki performs the 13th unassisted triple play in major league history

Outfielder Willie Harris goes 6 for 6 with two triples, a steal and 6 RBI to help the Braves top the Cardinals, 14 - 6. Harris is the second Atlanta player to get six hits in a game; Felix Millan had done it 27 years earlier.

Outfielder Willie Harris goes 6 for 6 with two triples, a steal and 6 RBI to help the Braves top the Cardinals, 14 – 6. Harris is the second Atlanta player to get six hits in a game; Felix Millan had done it 27 years earlier.

For the 132nd time in his career, Atlanta skipper Bobby Cox is ejected from a major league game

Nationals Park opens for action with the host Nationals beating the Braves 3-2

Nationals Park opens for action with the host Nationals beating the Braves 3-2

John Smoltz becomes the 16th major league pitcher to strike out 3,000 batters

John Smoltz becomes the 16th major league pitcher to strike out 3,000 batters

The Marlins deal Dan Uggla to the Braves for infielder Omar Infante and left-hander Mike Dunn

The Marlins deal Dan Uggla to the Braves for infielder Omar Infante and left-hander Mike Dunn

Pat Venditte, the first ambidextrous pitcher in organized baseball since Greg Harris retired in 1995, gets to show his stuff in an exhibition game 

Braves walkoff with late HR barrage

Jamie Moyer becomes the oldest pitcher in major league history to throw a shutout

Braves reach post season for first time since 2005

Clayton Kershaw

Kershaw strikes out 12 in game 1 NLDS

he Philadelphia Phillies become the eleventh team in baseball history to throw a combined no-hitter

NFL quarterback Russell Wilson at the Yankees’ camp

Max Scherzer records a complete game shutout in leading the Nationals to a 2 - 0 win

Max Scherzer records a complete game shutout in leading the Nationals to a 2 – 0 win

Ronald Acuna the youngest player in MLB makes his debut and singles and scores winning run

Ronald Acuna the youngest player in MLB makes his debut and singles and scores winning run

Boston Red Stockings Team History & Encyclopedia

Hank Aaron Stats & Facts

Hank Aaron Stats & Facts

1250 WEMP-AM Milwaukee Braves Radio Jingle

Marcell Ozuna becomes the first National League player to have a three-homer game at Fenway Park

Marcell Ozuna becomes the first National League player to have a three-homer game at Fenway Park

Hank Aaron , Warren Spahn and Eddie Mathews

Hank Aaron , Warren Spahn and Eddie Mathews

Spencer Strider strikes out 16 to set Atlanta team record

Spencer Strider strikes out 16 to set Atlanta team record

Hank Aaron - The best I ever saw

Hank Aaron – The best I ever saw

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