Braves 1B Rico Brogna announces his retirement, effective immediately, opening a spot for Bernard Gilkey. The injury-plagued Brogna will coach high school football. Without him, the Braves win, 4 – 0, behind Greg Maddux’s 34th career shutout. Maddux strikes out nine and walks none.

July 17, 2001November 8, 2021 This Day In Baseball

On July 17, 2001 Braves 1B Rico Brogna announces his retirement, effective immediately, opening a spot for Bernard Gilkey. The injury-plagued Brogna will coach high school football. Without him, the Braves win, 4 – 0, behind Greg Maddux’s 34th career shutout. Maddux strikes out nine and walks none.

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Baseball Reference July 17

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